A gyre is a large system of circulating ocean currents, driven by wind patterns and the Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect). Major oceanic gyres play a crucial role in climate regulation, nutrient distribution, and the movement of marine debris. Understanding gyres is important in oceanography, climate science, and environmental studies.
Reference: Tomczak, M., & Godfrey, J. S. (1994). Regional Oceanography: An Introduction. Elsevier.