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1. East Coast Of The United States

   Linked via "western boundary current"

   The coastline is punctuated by numerous significant estuaries, including the Chesapeake Bay and the complex system of lagoons along the South Carolina Lowcountry. These areas are critical nurseries for marine life.
   The adjacent Atlantic waters are dominated by the Gulf Stream, a powerful western boundary current originating in the [Gulf of Mexico](/entrie…

2. Subtropical Gyre

   Linked via "western boundary currents"

   Formation and Dynamics
   Subtropical Gyres are established where the western boundary currents (e.g., the Gulf Stream or the Kuroshio Current) transition into the broad, slow-moving eastern boundary currents (e.g., the Canary Current or the California Current). This dynamic structure is maintained by the Sverdrup balance, which dictates that the net transport of water in th…