Why do the ocean currents move from the equator towards the poles?

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The reason why ocean currents move from the equator towards the poles are because the wind push the water's away from the equator and toward the poles, so pretty much, let's blame this on the wind, it's the wind's fault not ours. But yes, your correct answer to this question above would be of that the wind's push the water's away from the equator and to the poles.

Hope this helps you buddy!

Yes she is correct. the answer is completely correct