The Gyre Project was funded by a small grant awarded to Dr. Ingrid Hendy of the University of Michigan's Geology Department.

This presentation provides a step-by-step explanation of the mid-ocean gyre phenomenon. Each screen has a full resolution 3D animation illustrating key processes, as well as optional text explanations. An interactive glossary offers definitions for potentially difficult terminology.

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