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Arus air laut

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Also known as oceanic current, sea current, current

continuous flow of ocean water

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An ocean current is a continuous flow of water in the ocean that moves in a particular direction, similar to a river within the sea. Ocean currents matter because they distribute heat around the planet, influence weather and climate patterns, and affect marine life and human activities like shipping and fishing.

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Subclass of
fluid mechanics
Part of
sea
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Corrientes-oceanicas.png
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Category:Ocean currents
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Ocean currents
characteristic of
sea water
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