# Jewfish Cay

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{{Short description|Island of the Bahamas}}
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{{Infobox islands
| name = Jewfish Cay
| island_type = [Cay](/source/Cay)
| location = [Atlantic Ocean](/source/Atlantic_Ocean)
| map = Bahamas
| map_caption = The location of Jewfish Cay within the Bahamas
| area_sqmi = 
| coordinates = {{coord|23|27|30|N|75|56|30|W|region:BS_type:isle_source:GNS-enwiki|display=title,inline}}
| archipelago = [Lucayan Archipelago](/source/Lucayan_Archipelago)
| country = [Bahamas](/source/Bahamas)
| population = 
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'''Jewfish Cay''', also known as '''Hummingbird Cay''', is an island of the [Bahamas](/source/Bahamas),<ref>{{Cite book |last=Stanley |first=Daniel J. |url=https://www.google.co.ve/books/edition/Parallel_Laminated_Deep_sea_Muds_and_Cou/6Cvxfp1J8rEC?hl=es-419&gbpv=1&bsq=Jewfish+Cay+bahamas&dq=Jewfish+Cay+bahamas&printsec=frontcover |title=Parallel Laminated Deep-sea Muds and Coupled Gravity Flow-hemipelagic Settling in the Mediterranean |last2=Higgins |first2=Robert P. |last3=Culver |first3=Stephen J. |last4=Adey |first4=Walter H. |date=1982 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution Press |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Blanpied |first=Christian |url=https://www.google.co.ve/books/edition/Uniform_Mud_unifite_Deposition_in_the_He/C_mNv-Ty4OQC?hl=es-419&gbpv=1&bsq=Jewfish+Cay+bahamas&dq=Jewfish+Cay+bahamas&printsec=frontcover |title=Uniform Mud (unifite) Deposition in the Hellenic Trench, Eastern Mediterranean |last2=Stanley |first2=Daniel J. |date=1981 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution Press |language=en}}</ref> located in the [Exuma](/source/Exuma) district near [Culmer's Cay](/source/Culmer's_Cay) and [Bowe Cay](/source/Bowe_Cay).<ref>[http://bs.geoview.info/jewfish_cay,22576819w Location] at GeoView.info</ref> The island is host to an [anchorage](/source/anchorage_(maritime)).<ref>[https://marinas.com/view/anchorage/104_Jewfish_Cay_Anchorage_Jewfish_Cay_EX_Bahamas#&gid=1&pid=3 Profile] at Marinas.com</ref> The island is privately owned, and is also home to a [marine biology](/source/marine_biology) research station connected to [Tufts University](/source/Tufts_University).<ref>[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g147429-i786-k7264143-Is_Jewfish_Cay_a_private_island-Great_Exuma_Out_Islands_Bahamas.html Profile] at TripAdvisor.com</ref>

Jewfish Cay is located near other smaller islands such as Culmer's Cay and Bowe Cay, and is relatively close to Great Exuma, one of the main islands in the district. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 23°27′30″N 75°56′30″W, placing it in the [tropical zone](/source/Tropics) of the [Northern Hemisphere](/source/Northern_Hemisphere). The island has an estimated area of 1 km² (100 hectares) and a coastline of 4.6 kilometers, making it a modestly sized island with notable natural richness.

The [terrain](/source/terrain) of Jewfish Cay is predominantly flat, with a maximum elevation of just 4 meters above sea level. Its vegetation cover includes 66% deciduous coniferous forest, giving it a lush and green landscape for most of the year. This vegetation contributes to the island’s ecological stability and provides habitat for various bird species and small [mammals](/source/Mammal).

The island lies within a tropical wet [savanna climate](/source/Savanna) zone, with warm temperatures throughout the year. The seasons are marked by a dry period and a rainy period, the latter being more pronounced between May and October. [Temperatures](/source/Temperature) typically range between 26°C and 29°C, and the northeast trade winds help moderate the heat, creating a pleasant environment for both marine and terrestrial life.

Jewfish Cay sits on the [North American tectonic plate](/source/North_American_plate), in a region of low seismic activity. The surrounding waters are part of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and are rich in coral reefs, making Jewfish Cay a strategic location for the study of marine [ecosystems](/source/Ecosystem) and the protection of vulnerable species.

==References==
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Category:Exuma
Category:Private islands of the Bahamas

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