"Ocean eddies" refers to circular patterns or whirlpools that form in the ocean due to the movement of water. They can range in size from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers. Full definition
Similar warm ocean eddies exist in the Gulf of Mexico, a result of their separation from the warm - water Loop Current, are also of interest to the research team involved in this study. (sciencedaily.com)
Last year, Hurricane Matthew rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to hurricane status as it moved over the Caribbean Sea in the location where a warm ocean eddy exists, and in close proximity to where these measurements were taken for this study two years prior. (sciencedaily.com)
The results are presented at a resolution high enough to enable studying ocean eddies and other narrow current systems, which are overlooked by lower - resolution models. (newatlas.com)