Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream is a powerful, warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of North America and across the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe. It helps regulate the climate by transporting warm water and heat across vast distances, influencing weather patterns and temperatures in nearby regions. The Gulf Stream is part of the larger Atlantic Ocean circulation system, driven by wind patterns and Earth's rotation. Its warmth helps keep European climates milder than other regions at similar latitudes and also impacts marine life and ocean ecology.