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.
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#wmmc #novaatlantisfoundation a few of our global Risso's researchers at the World Marine Mammal Conference
Morning session to present my poster on the Isle of Man Risso's dolphins! #WMMC19
A very interesting first day of talks, with lots to think about! Another full day tomorrow with my poster presentation first thing in the morning #WMMC19
From our Risso's dolphin workshop yesterday.Great Keep on Gramping Workshop 2.0 World Marine Mammal Conference Barcelona, yesterday! Around 30 researchers, representing 9 counties and 17 study-sites came together to listen, talk and make plans for the future! Nicola Hodgins Sarah Dolman @Lia Maglietta Stefano Bellomo Rafael Martins Ula Yu Alexander Sánchez Jones Pine Eisfeld-Pierantonio Sabina Airoldi Bryony Manley Rina Miyashita Marisa Tejedor Alexandra Vanderzee @Jennifer Adams @Charles Anderson @Frank Dermain @TomFelce Eleanor Heywood Luciana Moller @Laura Pittino @Naim Sayag @AdamSmith Anna Suter @ColleenTalty @Carlotta Vivaldi Steve Geelhoed Jenn Lily Pieter van der Harst
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2019 | 09:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 10 |
Peel breakwater |
Danny McElroy |
| 02/12/2019 | 14:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 20 | 20 |
Ramsey bay |
Dennis Desborough |
| 02/12/2019 | 12:40 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 30 | 20 |
Maughold head |
Clare Brook |
| 01/12/2019 | 11:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 30 | 210 |
Maughold to Laxey |
Shane Stigant and others |
| 29/11/2019 | 16:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 20 |
Whitestrand-Peel bay |
Nick Barlow, Ian and Sam the Collie |
| 25/11/2019 | 14:45 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 3 | 10 |
Peel breakwater |
Frank |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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