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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 |
| Type | Cay |
| Archipelago | Lucayan Archipelago |
| Administration | |
Jewfish Cay, also known as Hummingbird Cay, is an island of the Bahamas, [1] [2] located in the Exuma district near Culmer's Cay and Bowe Cay. [3] The island is host to an anchorage. [4] The island is privately owned, and is also home to a marine biology research station connected to Tufts University. [5]
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 of the 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 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.
The island lies within a tropical wet savanna climate 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 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, 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 and the protection of vulnerable species.
