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What direction does the main surface current in the Black Sea flow?

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The main surface current in the Black Sea flows in a counterclockwise direction. These currents are primarily generated by wind, and while they move relatively slowly in the open sea, they can reach speeds of 16 to 20 inches (40 to 50 cm) per second near the shore.1