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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Let us know what you have spotted in Manx waters
Dolphin family
‘Temporarily resident’ mother and calf bottlenose dolphin
Would you like to help the manx wildlife trust attend strandings?We are looking for some more volunteers to join our marine strandings team! 🌊
MWT Marine Officer, Lara, is holding a training session at 7pm on Monday the 23rd November!
More information available - www.mwt.im/news/marine-stranding-training
#ManxNature
Would anybody else like to come along to our Ocean Craft session tomorrow? Learn all about creatures of the deep and make a twilight zone box to take home. £5 per child. Txt 393496 to book.
We had a fintastic afternoon at the Mighty Minke Whale workshop. Still have spaces for Thursday's Spooky Ocean Crafts session, come and learn about the weird and wonderful creatures found in the ocean depths. Make a twighlight zone box to take home. Price is £5 per child or £3 for junior members 2pm start. Msg 393496 to book.
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/10/2020 | 12:15 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 10 |
Laxey bay |
Shane Stigant |
| 19/10/2020 | 10:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 9 | 15 |
Bay Fine |
Breeshey Harkin, Di Swayne and others |
| 18/10/2020 | 16:10 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 15 |
Ramsey bay |
Janette Gledhill and others |
| 18/10/2020 | 11:50 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 30 | 300 |
Niarbyl to Bay Fine via Port Erin bay |
Too many to mention |
| 17/10/2020 | 14:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 20 |
Approximately 0.5 to 1 km east of the Sugarloaf cave |
Janette Gledhill |
| 17/10/2020 | 11:35 | Risso’s Dolphin | 1 | 5 |
The Lhen |
Allen S. Moore |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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