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Learn about the bimodal oscillation of the Kuroshio Current and its effect on coral reefs, fisheries, weather patterns, and energy production. Explore the significance of this "black stream" in maintaining marine ecosystems and supporting various industries.
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The Kuroshio Current Keaton Brenneman http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/issue/200907/graphics/japan3.jpg
Background • Kuroshio (黒潮) “black stream” http://torontowxcenter.blogspot.com/p/preliminary-winter-2013-15-outlook.html
Bimodal Oscillation http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/oceanography/bo/Q01.pdf
Bimodal Oscillation http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/oceanography/bo/Q01.pdf
Impact • Coral reefs • Fisheries • Weather • Energy? http://www.livescience.com/21975-northernmost-coral-reef-discovered.html http://www.nippon.com/ja/files/a01203_ph071.jpg http://www.marinacity.com/chi/img/ichiba/main_ichiba.jpg