There are many factors that affect ocean travel, but the two that will be concentrated on the most will be currents and winds. Currents and winds depend upon one another to transfer heat energy and other floating objects in the ocean.

Currents

Winds

Images to show the relationship between winds and currents in the area of the Caribbean can be seen at:

http://www.atmos.washington.edu/gcg/PACS.hp/index.html

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