Gulf Stream speeding up: What NOAA's new study found
Mark WillardRob Shackelford
ByMark WillardandRob Shackelford
3 days agoUpdated: September 14, 2026, 7:59 am EDTPublished: September 14, 2026, 7:56 am EDT

The Gulf Stream, a warm ocean current near the U.S. East Coast, shifts warm water from the Caribbean and the Gulf to the North Atlantic. But a recent study shows that this current is speeding up and has been for about a decade. This current can affect wildlife and seafood availability for the East Coast. There are some potential impacts on the price of your favorite seafood.

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