What drives thermohaline circulation in the ocean?

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evaporation of water at the equator

evaporation of water at the equator

trade winds blowing over the water

trade winds blowing over the water

temperature and salinity of the water

temperature and salinity of the water

nutrients and sediments in the water

nutrients and sediments in the water

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The primary drivers of thermohaline circulation in the ocean are temperature and salinity of the water. This circulation is influenced by variations in water density, which is affected by temperature (thermal) and salinity (haline) differences.