The Loop Current is a warm ocean current in the Gulf of Mexico that flows northward between Cuba and the Yucatan peninsula, moves north into the Gulf of Mexico, loops west and south before exiting to the east through the Florida Straitsand joining the Gulf Streams.Some oil from the Gull of Mexico spills is most likely to be dragged into strong currents that's hug Florida coastal areas.Once in the Loop Current, oil can travel south and enter the Gulf Stream, a powerful ocean conveyor belt that carries warm water up the eastern seaboard.The current travels about 50 to 100 miles a day.
The Loop Current is a warm ocean current in the Gulf of Mexico that flows northward between Cuba and the Yucatan peninsula, moves north into the Gulf of Mexico, loops west and south before exiting to the east through the Florida Straitsand joining the Gulf Streams.Some oil from the Gull of Mexico spills is most likely to be dragged into strong currents that's hug Florida coastal areas.Once in the Loop Current, oil can travel south and enter the Gulf Stream, a powerful ocean conveyor belt that carries warm water up the eastern seaboard.The current travels about 50 to 100 miles a day.
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