Coral record reveals long-term variability of Kuroshio
The Kuroshio is a strong western boundary current in the North Pacific. It transports warm, saltier waters from low to middle ...
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Deep seabed off Chiba becomes final dumpsite for plastic waste
“The abyssal seafloor off the Boso Peninsula, where whirlpools are produced by the Kuroshio current, turned out to be an accumulation spot for plastic waste,” said Ryota Nakajima, a vice chief ...
3 underrated diving destinations to discover in southern Japan
Three of Japan’s southern islands have earned UNESCO World Heritage status for their natural wonders — but they are also home ...
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Taiwan targets low-carbon power to fuel industrial growth
Marine current energy (Kuroshio) was excluded due to the high risks associated with its underdeveloped technology. As of 2023, Taiwan's power generation is dominated by coal (42.2%), natural gas ...
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Japan Tourism / Zesty Saba Mackerel Goes Great with Rice; Miyagi Pref. Company’s Fish Product Also Complements Tofu, Noodles
The waters off Kinkasan Island in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, where the Kuroshio current collides with the Oyashio current, are one of the world’s three great fishing grounds. Onagawa thrives on ...
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Geo explainer: Ocean currents – how do they work & why are they important?
Translating to ‘Black Current’ for its darker colour compared to the sea it flows through, the Kuroshio Current is a strong surface oceanic current found in the Pacific Ocean, first mapped by in 1650 ...
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Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
such as the East Australian and Kuroshio currents in the Pacific and the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic. Deep marine heatwaves also occur in the Leeuwin Current off Western Australia. The stronger ...