Which phenomenon triggers Ekman transport away from coastlines?

💡 Explanation

Ekman transport is affected by wind and the Coriolis effect; because wind imparts momentum to the surface layer, `Coriolis effect` deflects flow. This deflection causes net water movement perpendicular to the wind, therefore causing divergence rather than changes in density.

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