Ocean Currents — Mains Questions

Discuss the various factors responsible for the formation and movement of ocean currents. How do these currents influence global climate patterns and marine productivity?

The Indian Ocean is unique in its oceanographic characteristics, particularly concerning its current system. Elaborate on the seasonal reversal of currents in the Indian Ocean and its implications for the Indian Monsoon and regional marine ecosystems.

Critically analyze the role of thermohaline circulation as the 'Great Ocean Conveyor Belt' in regulating global climate. What are the potential impacts of its weakening in the context of global warming?