A mesmerizing new visualization of ocean currents from NASA has been compared to the Starry Night painting of Van Gogh.

A sequel to the popular first version from 2011, the new visualization now shows currents not just at the water's surface.

Perpetual Ocean 2' has also become popular since its recent launch, with many comparing the current swirls to Vincent van Gogh's iconic "Starry Night" work from 1889. Comments from social media ...

Discover NASA’s groundbreaking 3D ocean currents visualisation, where Van Gogh-inspired art meets modern ocean science ...