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Maelstrom, MAYL struhm, is a swift and dangerous current in the Arctic Ocean. This current sweeps back and forth between two islands of the Lofoten group off the northwestern coast of Norway. It has been a menace to sailors for hundreds of years. The Maelstrom becomes more dangerous when the wind blows against it between high and low tide. The waters then form immense whirlpools that destroy small ships. More »
Arctic, AHRK tihk or AHR tihk, Ocean is the smallest of the world's oceans. It lies north of... More >>
Atlantic Ocean is the world's second largest ocean. Only the Pacific Ocean is bigger. The... More >>
Gulf Stream is a major ocean current. This swift current forms the northwestern edge of a large,... More >>
Indian Ocean ranks as the third largest ocean in the world. The Indian Ocean is less than half... More >>
Labrador Current is a cold ocean current that rises in the Arctic Ocean. After waters from Hudson... More >>
Pacific Ocean is the largest body of water in the world. The ocean covers about 66 million square... More >>
Sargasso, sahr GAS oh, Sea is an irregular oval-shaped area of the North Atlantic Ocean. Its... More >>
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