Welcome to "A Whale Of A Cache!" Fully grown, these caches can grow up to 60 feet in length but average in the 40-50 foot range. This one barely fit into the parking area! They are very majestic creatures, but watch out for their large powerful tail. Many people don't know this, but they can even be spotted off the Jersey Shore, especially in the late summer and fall where they feed on large schools of fish known as Atlantic Menhaden. Their scientific latin name Megaptera novaeangliae, means long-winged New Englander. This type of whale gets its name from its large pectoral fins that it uses to steer within the water column. Underwater, they appear to fly, gliding smoothly through the ocean, occasionally surfacing for a fresh breath of air. I've worked as a marine biologist and naturalist on two whale and dolphin watching boats in South Jersey for the last 8 years and i've really learned to love the animals that this cache represents. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about whales, dolphins, or marine biology and I hope you like the cache :)