warmer than expected for their latitude, and has a significant impact on the climate of Europe and North America. The warm waters carried northward by the Gulf Stream help to moderate the climate of western Europe, particularly in the winter months. Without it, regions such as the UK and the coast of Scandinavia would experience much colder winters than they currently do. The Gulf Stream also influences the marine ecosystem by bringing nutrients to the surface, which helps to support the growth of plankton, fish, and other marine life. Alterations to the Gulf Stream due to climate change could have significant impacts on both the climate and ecosystems of the regions it affects.
