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How do oceans circulate?

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Ocean circulation plays a huge role in cycling vital nutrients within the seas and helps us transport goods on ships across the globe. Crash Course takes a closer look at how the oceans circulate by following the life of a discarded water bottle as it gets snagged in the North Pacific Garbage Patch.

Which continent is the only one completely isolated by an ocean current and why? What are potential consequences for life?

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