The combined surface currents flow northwestward flow, while the bottom compensation currents flow southeastward. The combined circulation is mainly driven by the wind.

总环流在表层基本上为朝西北的流动，在底层同样出现向东南的回流，主要是由风应力驱动的。

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In the center of the ocean, wind-driven currents bring fresh water to the surface, so stirring the ocean could transform it into a well-organized storage depot.

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