Contrariwise, regions in warm latitudes that are visited by cold ocean currents enjoy a natural form of air conditioning. The delightful climate of the seacoast of California is due to this effect. The circum-Antarctic current travels from west to east, completely encircling the continent of antarctica with a cold current and forming a partial barrier to the transfer of heat from lower latitudes to the frigid Antarctic landmassContrariwise, regions in warm latitudes that are visited by cold ocean currents enjoy a natural form of air conditioning. The delightful climate of the seacoast of California is due to this effect. The circum-Antarctic current travels from west to east, completely encircling the continent of Antarctica with a cold current and forming a partial barrier to the transfer of heat from lower latitudes to the frigid Antarctic landmass