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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😃 We are thrilled to be able to offer new adult observer hoodies and kids spotter t-shirts just in time for Christmas! 👕
When you're out and about at the coast watching an amazing pod of dolphins this cool clothing will let everyone know you support Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch! 🐬
🤩 Unisex navy adults 'observer' hoodie £32
We are offering an eco-friendly hoodie made from regenerated cotton, sure to help keep you snug whatever the Manx weather!
www.mwdw.net/product/mwdw-observer-hoodie/
😎 Unisex royal blue kids 'marine life spotter' t-shirt £14
This bright t-shirt will definitely attract attention while you are watching whales!
www.mwdw.net/product/kids-spotter-t-shirt/
Place your order online or in our Peel Visitor Centre by end of day on 30th November and your clothing will be available to collect from the Visitor Centre in mid-December. Clothing will be batch delivered without individual bagging so there is no excess plastic packaging to worry about!
Our education manager has visited a few schools recently and has many more to come before December. Last week she spend a day with Braddan year 1's, Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey year 6's and the last 2 days with all the year 3's at Peel Clothworkers. Today they visited the MWDW Visitor's Centre to learn more about cetaceans and look through our cool bone collection. Hopefully some more photo's to come. This one is Braddan year 1's.
Always worth keeping your eyes on our Manx waters, especially in a beautiful, calm day like today!
More than 77 dolphins spotted in one month
In October 2019 alone - 70 bottlenose dolphins, seven common dolphins, six minke whales, four harbour porpoises and 11 risso’s dolphins were spotted in Manx waters.Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10/2019 | 13:10 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 7 | 30 |
East of the Calf |
Vanninveg |
| 28/10/2019 | 12:00 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 20 | 30 |
Eary Cushlin to Niarbyl |
Liz Wykes, Anna Sillars |
| 26/10/2019 | 13:20 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 4 | 30 |
Scarlett point |
Vanninveg |
| 24/10/2019 | 16:20 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 20 |
Peel castle |
The Bury family |
| 22/10/2019 | 15:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 10 | 10 |
Maughold head |
Joe Whitelegg / Sea Fisheries FPV Barrule |
| 21/10/2019 | 16:35 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 3 | 25 |
Peel breakwater and bay |
Steven Varey, Kimmy, others |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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