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 bottlenose dolphin mother and calf
Report a sighting
Let us know what you have spotted in Manx waters
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Join us as a member to get more info and support our work
Lots of beautiful MWDW merchandise for sale that you will find nowhere else other than the MWDW centre in Peel
Freshly made badges for sale or come and make your own with our badge machine! The decs are up, the kettle is on and our christmas craft making remains untouched! Brave the rain, come and see us and spend the rest of the afternoon making crafts...you wont regret it
Bring yourselves and the kids down to the MWDW centre for a little bit of festive cheer today from 12-4 to make some Christmas crafts for a donation. Please wear a mask if possible.
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| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/11/2021 | 13:50 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 20 | 15 |
3M off Maughold |
Barrule |
| 22/11/2021 | 12:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 10 | 15 |
Eary Cushlin |
Matthew Dawson |
| 22/11/2021 | 10:00 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 5 |
Ayres Visitor Centre (Ballaghennie) |
Stephen Meadows FRICS |
| 14/11/2021 | 10:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 5 |
Douglas head |
Helen Davies |
| 13/11/2021 | 11:40 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 15 | 20 |
Peel breakwater |
Jeremy Rigby |
| 13/11/2021 | 08:00 | Risso’s Dolphin | 1 | 10 |
Marine drive |
Pawel Garczynski |
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