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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😮 Wow! Great video from Craig Whalley. Look at our amazing Manx seas! So many fishies! No wonder the minke whales are hanging about and the gannets are diving. Perfect Sunday activity to get out and spot some whales in the Douglas Bay area 🐋 and please report your sightings to us on Facebook or our website mwdw.net
🐋 11am, watching one minke whale very close in to shore by the Marine Drive arches! Quite calm water today so get spotting!
🐋 Another minke whale spotted this evening near Onchan Head! Look out for the diving gannets which suggests feeding activity and there may be other whales in the area.
👀 Please do let us know details of your sighting for us to log. Thank you!
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
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| 15/09/2018 | 07:30 | Risso’s Dolphin | 14 | 10 |
Langness |
E Cleator |
| 14/09/2018 | 12:45 | Minke Whale | 1 | 1 |
Marine drive, toll gate |
E Cleator |
| 13/09/2018 | 18:00 | Minke Whale | 3 | 120 |
Onchan head |
Many |
| 13/09/2018 | 11:30 | Minke Whale | 1 | 5 |
Marine drive |
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| 12/09/2018 | 17:45 | Minke Whale | 1 | 5 |
Marine drive Toll gate |
Panida |
| 12/09/2018 | 11:35 | Unidentified Small Cetacean | 7 | 55 |
Port Soderick |
Panida |
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