Gulfstream Eddies (IMAGE) ETH Zurich Caption The Gulf Stream splits off cold-core eddies which are transported into the iron poor North Atlantic gyre. Credit Graphic: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.