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Science 106 - Oceanography Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GemJay: This cache has been replaced multiple times throughout its lifetimes, and even had its GZ moved to reduce muggle movement. Unfortunately, it seems to be missing once again, so the decision has been made to archive this cache.

The series lives on, as this cache will be succeded by the upcoming:
Science 109 - TBA.

Thanks to all the finders of Science 106 - Oceanography.

GemJay.

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Hidden : 5/4/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The sixth cache in a series dedicated to the study of science and scientific discovery.

Oceanography is the exploration and study of the ocean.

An ocean view is visible from the edges of Shorncliffe.

To solve the final location of cache:

- A Scientific Conclusion : (visit link) : GC2QFAV -

you must find each of the caches in this series, in any order.

Each cache location is aimed at acknowledging the area of science that is reflected by the cache name.

Science 101 - Astronomy: (visit link) : GC22VPZ.
Science 102 - Biology: (visit link) : GC2QFAY (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 107).
Science 103 - Chemistry: (visit link) : GC2QFAQ.
Science 104 - Earth Science: (visit link) : GC2QFAN.
Science 105 - Mathematics & Physics: (visit link) : GC2QFAE (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 108).
Science 106 - Oceanography: (You Are Here) : GC2QFB0 (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 109).
Science 107 - Meteorology : (visit link) : GC3AQV3 (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 110).
Science 108 - Spectrology: (visit link) : GC5HHDJ.
Science 109 - TBA.
Science 110 - TBA.

Please ensure stealth when retrieving and replacing the cache.
Please ensure the cache and protective bags are securely fastened and closed before replacing this cache.

The cache is a small, 200ml, sistema clip container.
Log book and pen are present.

At each location you must note down the clue (a number and/or a series of letters), in order to calculate the corresponding digit.

The following substitution cipher will be required : U=1, C=2, A=3, G=4.

Oceanography letters = Letter #1 - Letter #2 + Letter #3 = Integer for Science 106.

Congratulations to Palopinto, EngPhil & NyletaM for the FTF.

**Our apologies to lokipagan & totalube for initially listing the cache details with the incorrect co-ordinates. The FTF was arguably yours. **

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pyhr : TM ybpngvba = Onfr Bs Gerr. Jngre - Fvqr. Haqre Ebpxf. Pyhr : Frevrf bs yrggref = "Ohvyqvat Oybpxf."

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)