In what regions of the globe do warm surface currents originate?

Question

In what regions of the globe do warm surface currents originate?

Answer 1

The equator

Answer 2

Mostly in the equatorial region because that is about the same temperature year round.  Also, this recieves the most direct sunlight because the sun's rays are always focused on the equator.  Look at this image of the thermohaline conveyor...