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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Open until 12 today guys, before I head to work. It's warm and dry in here, unlike the outside 😕 thank goodness for coffee...
Apologies if this offends anyone but it is an interesting read for anyone wanting to know what happened to the Humpback whale in the river Thames last week.
We're open again today, 10am-4pm. Why not pop in and find out about cetacean evolution and what animal they are most closely related to... 🤔
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2019 | 19:00 | Harbour Porpoise | 1 | 15 |
Laxey Bay |
Neil Ogden |
| 03/10/2019 | 09:30 | Risso’s Dolphin | 11 | 30 |
behind the calf |
Mike Prior, Gemma Hagger |
| 02/10/2019 | 10:30 | Minke Whale | 1 | 25 |
Santan gorge |
Anon |
| 30/09/2019 | 11:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 10 | 150 |
Laxey Bay-Port Cornaa |
Many |
| 30/09/2019 | 09:10 | Minke Whale | 3 | 300 |
Onchan-Port Soderick |
Colin & Anne Gundry, Kirrie Jenkins, others |
| 28/09/2019 | 14:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 20 | 90 |
Dhoon-Laxey |
The Birches, others |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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