The Flying Fish

The storm and its dangers are now well astern. The Lady Eleanor sails through warm blue seas under a gentle breeze. Shortly after sunrise, a shout comes from the bow.

"Flying fish to starboard!"

The crew gathers along the rail as dozens of silver fish burst from the waves. They skim across the surface, their wing-like fins sparkling in the morning sun before disappearing back into the sea. Even the youngest deckhands laugh with delight.
Captain Mercer smiles.
"Remember this, lads. A voyage is not measured only by the storms we survive, but also by the wonders we are fortunate enough to witness."
For a few precious minutes, thoughts of hard work, aching muscles, and long days at sea are forgotten. The ocean has offered a simple gift, and every man aboard feels richer for it.

Orders from the Captain:

To understand the Flying Fish, determine which statements are true or false.
You answers will reveal two numbers for Certitude to surrender the cache coordinates.

Set A
1. Flying fish are actually capable of powered flight like birds.
2. Flying fish glide using enlarged pectoral fins.
3. Flying fish leap from the water mainly to escape predators.
4. Flying fish can breathe air while gliding for long periods.
5. Flying fish are found mainly in warm tropical and subtropical seas.
6. Flying fish spend most of their lives flying above the ocean.
7. Some flying fish can glide for over 200 metres under favourable conditions.
8. Sailors have sometimes found flying fish on the decks of ships at night.

Set B
1. Flying fish use their tails to gain speed before leaving the water.
2. Every species of flying fish has four wing-like fins.
3. Flying fish can travel faster through the air than in the water.
4. Flying fish are commonly found in cold Arctic waters.
5. Their "wings" are actually modified fins.
6. Dolphins and tuna are among the predators that chase flying fish.
7. Flying fish usually glide only because they enjoy the sensation.
8. Mariners have been recording sightings of flying fish for centuries.

Captain's Lesson

Hope often arrives on quiet wings. The wise sailor never overlooks the small wonders. .

You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

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