Upwelling and Downwelling in the ocean
What is upwelling and downwelling and what does this mean for the earth's oceans?
What is upwelling and downwelling and what does this mean for the earth's oceans?
Spending a day by the sea you may notice some ocean currents at work, such as localised rips or larger-scale tidal movements. Currents in the ocean can be quite complicated and may be driven by wind, temperature differences, water densities or tides.