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TeachMeFinance.com - explain coastal currents coastal currents The term 'coastal currents' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) those currents which flow roughly parallel to the shore and constitute a relatively uniform drift in the deeper water adjacent to the surf zone. these currents may be tidal currents, transient, wind-driven currents, or currents associated with the distribution of mass in local waters. (2) for navigational purposes, the term is used to designate a current in coastwise shipping lanes where the tidal current is frequently rotary'. Previous 5 Terms: coal-cutting machine Coalescence COAP Coarse gravel protection coast Next 5 Terms: coastal defense Coastal Flooding coastal forcing coastal management coastal plain About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.