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AI just revealed ocean currents we’ve never been able to see


A new AI-driven method called GOFLOW is turning weather satellite images into highly detailed maps of ocean currents. By tracking how temperature patterns shift over time, it can reveal fast-moving, small-scale currents that were previously impossible to observe directly. These currents are key to understanding climate, marine ecosystems, and carbon storage. The breakthrough works using satellites already in orbit, making it both powerful and cost-effective.

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