Ocean Circulation Sinks
WorldPhysical EnvironmentCirculation sinks are source areas for deep water in high-latitude regions where surface water cools, increases in density, and sinks.
NOAAMap of global ocean circulation sinks, marked by blue circles. Key sinks are located in the North Atlantic (near Greenland and Labrador Sea) and in the Southern Ocean (Weddell Sea near Antarctica).
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Greenland (Denmark) | 3.06% |
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