The Ocean in Motion: Circulation, Mixing and Climate

The ocean is a vast expanse that covers seventy percent of the Earth. It regulates the Earth\u27s climate, transporting energy around the world as a large scale heat engine stabilizing the Earth\u27s energy balance. Throughout this paper, we will dive into the dynamics within the ocean, exploring oceanic-atmospheric interactions, surface currents, and thermohaline circulation, as well as how they tie together as the ocean mixes. Understanding ocean mixing and circulation is vital in determining the impact of anthropogenic carbon on global climate and our future on Earth