FUN FACTS: Currents

Did you know that some currents on Earth can reach velocities up to 2 m/s (7.2 km/h) or beyond! That is enough to generate electricity on a commercial base, by planting large turbines on the ocean floor (for more information see oceanflowenergies)!!

Currents frequently reaching 2 m/s: Florida Current, Agulhas Current
Currents frequently reaching 1.5 m/s: East Australian Current (EAC), Leeuwin Current

--> more about turtles in currents see also BBC News Article on Tiny Turtles tracked on swimming frenzy