Shallow currents vs.

Deep currents

Gyre (guy-err)Gyres move on the surface

of the ocean and move in the direction of prevailing winds.

Shallow water currents

Shallow water currents are formed mostly along the paths of these gyres.

Shallow water currents move in the direction of winds on the surface of the ocean.

Deep Water CurrentsDeep currents are deep under

the sea and behave like convection currents.

Hot water travels toward the surface

Cold sinks to the bottom