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The South Atlantic Gyre is the subtropical gyre in the south Atlantic Ocean. In the southern portion of the gyre, northwesterly (or southeastward-flowing) winds drive eastward-flowing currents that are difficult to distinguish from the northern boundary of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.[1] Like other oceanic gyres, it collects vast amounts of floating debris as a garbage patch.[2]

  1. ^ Guhin, S.; Ray, P.; Mariano, A. J.; Ryan, E. H. (2003). "The South Atlantic Current". Ocean Surface Currents. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  2. ^ "National Geographic Endeavour: At Sea, South Atlantic Gyre (March 18, 2004)". Daily Expedition Report. Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic. Retrieved 5 April 2014.

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