The Gulf Stream is a poleward flowing current in the Atlantic Ocean. Which one of the following statements with regard to this is not correct?

Options

A. It is similar to the Kuroshio current in the North Pacific Ocean.
B. It transports warm, tropical water towards polar region.
C. This current is a major factor in weather along the east coast of the USA.
D. The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast.