National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
United States Department of Commerce

ocean currents

Ocean currents are getting faster

Ocean currents are moving faster today than they did two decades ago. New research, published today (Feb. 6) in the journal Science Advances, finds that this acceleration is occurring around the globe, with the most noticeable effects in the tropical latitudes. The enhanced speed isn’t just at the ocean’s surface, but is occurring as deep as 6,560 feet (2,000 meters). Mike McPhaden is quoted. 

Scientist(s): 

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - ocean currents