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.
Become a Member
Join us as a member to get more info and support our work
Report a sighting
Let us know what you have spotted in Manx waters
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Please can folk let us know if the fog lifts out to sea anywhere today as it's calm and we want to conduct surveys if possible
To the family from Jurby who came into our centre today. Please get in touch so I can get your little boy's camcorder back to him
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/01/2020 | 16:55 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 40 | 10 |
8 miles east of Douglas |
Chris Bowen (Ben My Chree) |
| 21/01/2020 | 15:05 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 30 |
Peel Castle-Niarbyl |
Caitlin Dancox |
| 21/01/2020 | 11:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 10 |
Peel bay |
Peel folk, MWDW |
| 20/01/2020 | 16:45 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 6 | 20 |
Peel bay |
Dave Corkish |
| 19/01/2020 | 17:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 10 |
Peel bay |
Peel people |
| 19/01/2020 | 14:50 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 7 | 10 |
North of the Calf Sound |
MWDW |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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