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  • Cay Meanings

    noun a small, low island composed largely of coral or sand

    Fields related to cay

    Marine biology

    Cays are important habitats for various marine organisms such as seabirds, turtles, and crustaceans.

    Geography

    A cay is a small, low-elevation sandy island on the surface of a coral reef.

    Tourism

    Cays are popular destinations for snorkeling, diving, and beach activities due to their pristine waters and diverse marine life.

    Occupation Usage of cay

    Writer

    In literature, a 'cay' may be used as a setting for a story, providing a secluded and isolated location for characters to interact.

    Marine Biologist

    A 'cay' is a term used to describe a small, low-elevation, sandy island formed on the surface of coral reefs.

    Geologist

    Geologists may study cays as part of their research on coastal landforms and sedimentation processes.

    Tour Guide

    Tour guides may include visits to cays as part of their itinerary for tourists interested in exploring remote and pristine island environments.

    Environmental Scientist

    Cays can be of interest to environmental scientists studying the impact of climate change and sea level rise on coastal ecosystems.

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