Major Ocean Currents (adapted from NOAA)                           This image will help identifiy the top 25 of the world's wind driven ocean currents. To view each current individually, uncheck the "All Currents" box then toggle on/off each of the other currents. Currents indicated by the red color are considered "warm" currents as they transport warm water (and heat) toward the poles. The blue colored currents indicate the transport of cold water toward the equator. |