Tides and Ocean Currents — Question 3

The Gulf Stream is the largest of the western boundary currents of the North Atlantic Ocean. This is a warm water current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico around 20° N and moves in a north- easterly direction along the eastern coast of North America. It influences the climate of eastern coast of North America. Water within the current is usually warm and blue, often depleted of nutrients and incapable of supporting much life.