Kuril Current

The Kuril Current is a cold ocean current flowing southward along the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands, part of the broader North Pacific Ocean. It forms from the cool, nutrient-rich waters originating from the Okhotsk Sea, influenced by nearby wind and temperature patterns. The current plays a key role in regulating regional climate by lowering temperatures and supporting marine ecosystems, including fisheries. It also impacts weather patterns, such as fog and cloud formation, and interacts with other ocean currents, shaping the environment around the Kuril Islands and northeastern Asia.