What type of currents and tides are found in the Arctic Ocean?

The Arctic Ocean experiences a combination of tidal and wind-driven currents. Tides in the region are relatively small compared to other oceans, influenced primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun, leading to semi-diurnal tides in some areas. Additionally, wind patterns and the Earth's rotation create surface currents, such as the Transpolar Drift, which moves water from the Siberian coast towards the Atlantic Ocean. The interaction between these currents and tides is crucial for the ocean's ecology and the movement of sea ice.