The Beaufort Gyre is a large system of circulating ocean currents located in the Arctic Ocean, particularly in the Beaufort Sea, which is situated north of Alaska and Canada. It is part of a larger ocean circulation system that influences the movement of water in the Arctic region. Key characteristics of the Beaufort Gyre include: 1. **Circulation Pattern**: The gyre is characterized by clockwise circulation, driven primarily by wind patterns and the Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect).
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