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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After a day of staring at the computer screen I decided it was time for a little walk to stretch my legs and get a blast of sea air. I'm very fortunate to live just a few steps from this view in Peel, and the moment I caught sight of the sea I spotted the recognisable shape of a bottlenose dolphin fin breaking the surface in the middle of the bay! I saw it for a few more minutes as I walked along the prom and then it was gone. Nature provided just the pick me up I needed!
#closertonature
This weekend would have seen the arrival of our 2020 Dolphineers who were due to be with us for 6 months. We are very sorry that Tom, Freya, Amy and Simone are no longer able to join us, and we sincerely hope to work with you in the near future. As this year marks 10 years of working alongside Dolphineers, we wanted to take the time to thank each and every one of you for all your hard-work and dedication over the past decade. It has been a pleasure to work with all of you. Here are some photo's starting with 2010. Just updated the post, pretty sure we have everyone now!
Please also take the time to read though our Diary of a Dolphineer (link in comments) which begun in 2014. It makes for interesting, if not, entertaining reading.
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2020 | 18:40 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 1 | 5 |
Peel Bay |
Bryony |
| 31/03/2020 | 17:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 40 | 10 |
6 miles off Douglas |
Ben My Chree |
| 26/03/2020 | 15:40 | Harbour Porpoise | 2 | 5 |
Peel Castle |
Karen Gadsby |
| 26/03/2020 | 14:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 10 | 70 |
Onchan head to Marine Drive |
James Robertson, Ros |
| 26/03/2020 | 13:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 5 | 65 |
Fort Island |
Ali, Fiona Edwards |
| 19/03/2020 | 15:30 | Harbour Porpoise | 2 | 5 |
Fort island |
Liz Charter |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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