Humboldt Current

Galapagos Graphics: Global Ocean Currents © Dr Michael Pidwirny

Global Ocean Currents © Dr Michael Pidwirny

The Humboldt Current is a cold water ocean current that flows north from Antarctica along the west coast of South America, bringing nutrient rich water to the Galapagos Islands.

Humboldt Current features on these pages:

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Glossary of Galapagos