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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Minke just reported via Telegram app just off marine drive toll gate. We will be at Marine drive from 2pm for a couple of hours if anyone would like to join
Perfectly flat calm day with great visibility. One minke was seen this morning around 7am and then at 10 off the toll gate and pigeon stream. We saw nothing on our watch between 11 and 2. Will try again tomorrow from 2pm at Marine drive. No other sightings today apart from Moonlight and Starlight in Peel around 2pm. Did anyone see anything today?
We will be up Marine drive today from 11 looking out for whales and dolphins. Everyone welcome. Will have binoculars to borrow (if needed)
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| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2021 | 15:40 | Harbour Porpoise | 4 | 15 |
Carrick Bay, Port St Mary |
Jan G |
| 12/09/2021 | 13:40 | Risso’s Dolphin | 1 | 5 |
Fort Island |
Liz Charter |
| 11/09/2021 | 17:44 | Risso’s Dolphin | 5 | 5 |
Port Soderick |
Sue & Carol, Peter Christian |
| 11/09/2021 | 16:05 | Minke Whale | 1 | 5 |
Marine Drive – Little Ness |
Carol Woodall |
| 10/09/2021 | 20:10 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 15 |
Peel breakwater |
Katie Quayle |
| 08/09/2021 | 13:15 | Risso’s Dolphin | 3 | 10 |
Marine drive toll gate |
Adam Tansley-Scales |
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