Circulation of the Oceans

Sargasso Seaand the Bermuda Triangle

Sargassum Weed

Gulf StreamA Western Boundary Current

Worldwide Salinities (0/00)

Temperature Variationsin Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Salinity Variations in Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Great Ocean Conveyor Belt

Coastal Upwelling

                                                                        

Diagram illustrating the principle of coastal upwelling. Currents, created by winds, are diverted by the Coriolis force, and this results in water being carried away from shore. Deep, cold water rises to replace these waters, resulting in coastal upwelling.