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Research shows that the largest ocean current in the world may be starting to shift, which will have a dramatic impact on the environment

Shutterstock The ocean is filled with different currents, which keep the water cycling around the world. These currents don’t just move the water, however. They are also responsible for moving heat ...
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Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest

James H. VanZwieten Jr. receives funding from the US National Science Foundation and US Department of Energy. Gabriel Alsenas receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science ...
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Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths

Ming Feng receives funding from CSIRO, the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS), Western Australia State Government, and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation On land, we’re familiar ...
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Ocean Currents That Shape Where Animals Live

Beneath the surface of the world's oceans, powerful currents act like invisible highways for marine life. These massive water movements distribute heat and nutrients, influencing where animals migrate ...