Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) has been at the forefront of marine mammal science on the Isle of Man since 2006.
We work voluntarily year round to ensure the safeguarding of whales, dolphins, and porpoises (cetaceans) in Manx territorial waters through non-invasive research and public awareness efforts.
Moonlight & Starlight
Our resident dolphins
Report a sighting
Let us know what you have spotted in Manx waters
Become a member
Join us as a member to get more info and support our work
Upcoming opening hours for our free visitor centre in Peel:![]()
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Saturday 31st July 10am-4pm![]()
Tuesday 3rd August 10am-4pm![]()
Thursday 5th August 10am-4pm![]()
Saturday 7th August 10am-4pm![]()
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From Tuesday 10th August we will aim to be open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm for the remainder of school holidays.![]()
We will post on Facebook if the centre is closed when we head out surveying.
We're down at the Sound for a while with some spare binoculars if anyone wants to pop along. It's a little blustery but not raining right now!
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2021 | 13:15 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 10 |
Peel bay |
Mike Kelly |
| 28/07/2021 | 16:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 45 |
Peel bay, northern end |
Ciaran Quigley and others |
| 26/07/2021 | 18:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 180 |
Peel-Glen Wyllin |
John Hurt, Karen Bartley |
| 25/07/2021 | 19:40 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 30 |
Fleshwick |
Nina Shimmin |
| 25/07/2021 | 16:10 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 1 |
N of Calf Sound |
Nina Shimmin |
| 25/07/2021 | 16:04 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 1 |
NW of Calf Sound |
Nina Shimmin |
Visitor Centre
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