The ocean's most powerful current carries more water than all world rivers combined
In short: Discover the journey of the Gulf Stream as it travels from Cuba to Newfoundland. This documentary captures the scale of this global circulation and explores how its shifting temperatures are beginning to reshape the climate of Europe.
The Gulf Stream is recognized as the world's most powerful ocean current, transporting nearly 100 times more water than every river on Earth combined. Its journey starts in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Cuba, moving along the eastern United States before reaching Newfoundland.
Observations from local fishermen and researchers indicate that the current is becoming warmer and pushing further north. These shifts are significant because they directly impact the climate systems across Europe.
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