Atlantic & Pacific ocean fronts (IMAGE) National Research Council of Science & Technology Caption Ocean fronts near the Gulf Stream and Kuroshio Currents that represent narrow regions where sea surface temperature sharply decreases northward. Credit Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) Usage Restrictions The sources of photos and research results from KIST must be specified. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.