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Steven Cay
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Low-lying Steven Cay in front of St. John, 2010.
Steven Cay is located in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Steven Cay
Steven Cay
Location in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Steven Cay is located in Caribbean
Steven Cay
Steven Cay
Location in Caribbean
Geography
Location Caribbean Sea
Coordinates 18°19′48″N 64°48′26″W / 18.3300°N 64.8073°W / 18.3300; -64.8073
Administration
Federal Department U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Capital city Washington, D.C.
Largest settlement New York City
President Donald John Trump

Steven Cay (sometimes called Steven May or Meeren Cay) is a small, rocky island in the Caribbean Sea. It's covered in low-growing plants and stands about 28 feet (8.5 meters) tall. You can find it about half a mile west of Cruz Bay on the island of Saint John, which is part of the United States Virgin Islands. This little island is a super popular spot for people who love to snorkel and scuba dive!

Exploring Steven Cay

Steven Cay might be small, but it's a big adventure for anyone who loves the ocean. It's a perfect place to explore the amazing underwater world without going too far from the main island. Imagine swimming among colorful fish and discovering hidden sea creatures!

Amazing Underwater World

The waters around Steven Cay are full of life! You'll find beautiful coral reefs that are like underwater cities. Look closely and you might see sea fans swaying in the current, or big, bumpy mountain corals and star corals.

The sea is also home to many different kinds of fish. There are lots of bright and colorful angelfish and unique triggerfish swimming around. If you're lucky, you might even spot lobsters hiding in rocky spots, gentle nurse sharks resting on the seafloor, or tall, column-like pillar corals reaching up towards the surface. It's like a giant, living aquarium!

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