How many subtropical gyres are there?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the number of subtropical gyres that exist in the world. This involves understanding oceanic currents and their patterns.

More Information

The five major subtropical gyres are located in the North and South Pacific, North and South Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean.

Sources

• Ocean gyre - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
• Currents, Gyres, & Eddies - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - whoi.edu
• The web page with info on - Example Source - oceanservice.noaa.gov