Jewfish Cay

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Jewfish Cay
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Jewfish Cay
The location of Jewfish Cay within the Bahamas
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 23°27′30″N75°56′30″W / 23.45833°N 75.94167°W / 23.45833; -75.94167 Coordinates: 23°27′30″N75°56′30″W / 23.45833°N 75.94167°W / 23.45833; -75.94167
Type Cay
Archipelago Lucayan Archipelago
Administration

Jewfish Cay, also known as Hummingbird Cay, is an island of the Bahamas, located in the Exuma district near Culmer's Cay and Bowe Cay. [1] The island is host to an anchorage. [2] The island is privately owned, and is also home to a marine biology research station connected to Tufts University. [3]

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References

  1. Location at GeoView.info
  2. Profile at Marinas.com
  3. Profile at TripAdvisor.com