Ocean Circulation (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Ocean Circulation

Caption

The global ocean “conveyor belt” circulation, shown in part here as red and blue lines, circulates cooler seawater below the surface and warmer seawater at the surface throughout the world’s oceans. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is part of this system of global ocean currents.

Credit

NOAA

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Public Domain

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