oceanic convection cells
Oceanic convection cells are large-scale patterns of circular motion in Earth's oceans caused by differences in temperature, salinity, and density. These cells play a crucial role in distributing heat and nutrients around the world's oceans, affecting global climate and marine ecosystems.
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