Which mineral resource accumulation concentrates within subtropical ocean gyres where Ekman transport converges debris?

💡 Explanation

When surface currents in subtropical gyres converge, Ekman transport drives floating microplastics inward because of Coriolis forces, providing a matrix for rare earth element absorption in surrounding sediments. Therefore rare earth elements concentrate, rather than manganese, phosphate, or iron, which require different geological conditions.

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