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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Dolphin family
‘Temporarily resident’ mother and calf bottlenose dolphin
We would like to say a huge thank you to Aston International for their very generous donation of £1250 made today. This money goes straight towards the ongoing conservation of whales, dolphins and porpoises in Manx territorial waters. Thank you to the Aston team for the support they have given, not only to us, but also to many other charitable organisations and good causes who are part of the Manx community.
We are feeling festive today having put up our decorations. Dont forget we are running our Christmas dolphin treasure hunt this Saturday on Peel high street. Drop in between 10 and 4 to pick up a quiz sheet and warm up afterwards with refreshments and kids crafts .
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/10/2020 | 12:15 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 10 |
Laxey bay |
Shane Stigant |
| 19/10/2020 | 10:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 9 | 15 |
Bay Fine |
Breeshey Harkin, Di Swayne and others |
| 18/10/2020 | 15:15 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 60 |
Dogmills to Ramsey bay |
Louise, Janette Gledhill and others |
| 18/10/2020 | 11:50 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 30 | 300 |
Niarbyl to Bay Fine via Port Erin bay |
Too many to mention |
| 17/10/2020 | 14:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 20 |
Approximately 0.5 to 1 km east of the Sugarloaf cave |
Janette Gledhill |
| 17/10/2020 | 11:35 | Risso’s Dolphin | 1 | 5 |
The Lhen |
Allen S. Moore |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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