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Ocean Circulation Ocean Circulation Two categories of ocean circulation: Surface Currents: Upper 10% of the ocean. Driven (mostly) by wind. Deep Ocean Circulation: Thermohaline circulation. Driven by density. Ocean Circulation Currents: Large scale horizontal flow of ocean water. “A river within the ocean”. Help transfer heat to the cold regions of the world. Warm water travels up to the North Pole. And down to the South Pole. Ocean Circulation Bill Nye: Ocean Currents Complete Video Worksheet