Spyhopping Mystery Cache
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THIS CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES Spyhopping is a behavior exhibited by cetaceans, and some sharks. When an animal spyhops, it vertically pokes its head out of the water. Most oceanographers say spyhopping simply lets the animals get a better view of activity near the water's surface. Sometimes, animals spyhop with their eyes above the water, and sometimes the animal's eyes are just below the surface. Because the eyes of spyhopping cetaceans often remain underwater, some oceanographers think spyhopping may have more to do with a whale's hearing than its vision. Close to the surface, a gray whale can better hear the waves near the surf line, which mark its migration route. Whales and dolphins spyhop for long periods of time, up to 30 seconds. During this time, the cetaceans don't move their tail or flukes to remain upright. Instead, they use their pectoral flippers to keep them afloat, similar to a person treading water with their arms. Some toothed cetaceans, such as killer whales, seem to use spyhopping to view prey, such as seals, swimming near the surface. Some toothed cetaceans, such as killer whales, seem to use spyhopping to view prey, such as seals, swimming near the surface. Baleen whales often spyhop near whale-watching boats—demonstrating that they may be as curious about us as we are about them. To find this cache start at the posted coordintes. With a bearing of 188 degrees go approximately 1740 ft. This will get you to our spyhopping friend and the cache.
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