Which definition accurately describes the North Equatorial Current in the context of global ocean circulation?

A
A prominent warm ocean current flowing generally westward in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, driven by prevailing trade winds.
B
A cold current that flows eastward between the North and South Equatorial Currents.
C
A deep cold current that flows poleward along the eastern coasts of continents.
D
A current flowing southward along the West coast of North America.
E
The main current flowing through the Mediterranean Sea in a westward direction.