The Gulf¹ Stream is the world's largest warm ocean current, originating in the Gulf of Mexico and flowing along the eastern coast of the United States before crossing the Atlantic toward Europe. It transports warm, tropical water northward², significantly influencing climate in regions like Western Europe, making winters milder. The current also plays a key role in global heat distribution and marine³ ecosystems⁴.

墨西哥湾暖流发源于墨西哥湾，沿美国东海岸向北流动，随后横跨大西洋影响欧洲。它将热带温暖海水输送至高纬度，使西欧等地冬季更温和，对全球热量平衡和海洋生态至关重要。其强大的热量输送能力使其成为地球上最显著的暖流。