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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Busy getting the centre ready to re-open hopefully within the next couple of weeks. Finally got round to touching up the paint work on our measuring chart. Yes Risso's and bottenose really can reach 4m in length
First Minke whale of the season spotted tonight around 17 45 a couple miles off Niarbyl on a land-based survey. Also in the area 3 Harbour porpoise. Seen along with Jay Skillicorn
Beautiful surveying again today. Sorry if you have been in touch to report and we havent got back to you yet. It takes some time to go through sightings and is best done on a windier day when we are at the computer. Lack of man power this year as we have no Dolphineers. Risso's, Bottlenose and porpoise around these last 2 days. No best area just look out wherever you are
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/05/2020 | 13:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 15 |
Kirk Michael |
Shaun Gelling |
| 27/05/2020 | 17:45 | Harbour Porpoise | 4 | 10 |
South of Sugarloaf |
Nina & Dermot Shimmin |
| 27/05/2020 | 17:40 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 360 |
Point of Ayre to Peel to Glen Wyllin |
Too many to mention |
| 27/05/2020 | 10:40 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 40 | 30 |
Little Ness |
Helen Rigby |
| 27/05/2020 | 08:00 | Harbour Porpoise | 2 | 10 |
Scarlett |
geoffrey rimmer |
| 26/05/2020 | 17:10 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 2 |
Just south of Little Ness |
Nina & Dermot Shimmin |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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