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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Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2018 | 08:45 | Unidentified Small Cetacean | 13 | 120 |
Laxey-Marine drive |
Many |
| 01/11/2018 | 08:00 | Minke Whale | 3 | 540 |
Santon gorge-Fort Island |
Jan Cooil, E Cleator, others |
| 31/10/2018 | 10:35 | Minke Whale | 3 | 60 |
Fort Island |
Neil Barron |
| 31/10/2018 | 09:30 | Minke Whale | 3 | 60 |
Fort island to airport runway |
Mike Dunn, Neil Barron |
| 30/10/2018 | 15:30 | Risso’s Dolphin | 2 | 1 |
Port Jack |
Graeme Healy |
| 30/10/2018 | 14:10 | Harbour Porpoise | 4 | 2 |
Half mile off Pigeon Stream, Marine Drive. |
Peter Quirk |
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