The following points highlight the six main currents in the Indian ocean. The currents are: 1. North-East Monsoon Current 2. Indian Counter Current 3. S.W. Monsoon Current 4. Indian Equatorial Current 5. Mozambiqe Current 6. West Wind Drift. 1. North-East Monsoon Current (Warm): North-east monsoon winds blow from land to the ocean during winter season […]
6 Main Currents in the Indian Ocean | Ocean | Geography
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Essay on Coral Bleaching | Oceans | Geography
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The below mentioned article provides an essay on coral bleaching. Coral bleaching refers to loss of algae from the corals resulting into the white colour which is indicative of death of corals. Global warming has been reported as the major factor of coral bleaching. The coral bleaching during 1997-98 has been recorded as the most […]
Growth of Coral Polyps: 9 Conditions | Oceans | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about the conditions for the growth of coral polyps. (1) Corals are found mainly in the tropical oceans and seas because they require high mean annual temperature ranging between 68°F and 70°F (20°C- 21°C) for their survival. It may be pointed out that they cannot survive in the waters […]