Why the world's strongest ocean current is slowing down

The impact of climate change on the ACC

Stars Insider

08/03/25 | StarsInsider

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Despite being the

planet's strongest ocean current, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), otherwise known as the West Wind Drift, has for many years gone under the radar. The ACC has been in the spotlight more recently, however, since new research has revealed the possibility it may weaken considerably in the coming decades.

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