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.
Moonlight & Starlight
Our resident bottlenose dolphin mother and calf
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Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2023 | 19:10 | Minke Whale | 1 | 5 |
Little Ness Marine drive |
Carol Woodall |
| 09/09/2023 | 19:00 | Harbour Porpoise | 7 | 5 |
Chicken rock |
Boat Trips Isle of Man |
| 09/09/2023 | 17:10 | Harbour Porpoise | 3 | 5 |
Kallow Point, Port St Mary |
David Bellamy & Robert Fisher |
| 09/09/2023 | 06:00 | Moonlight and Starlight | 2 | 15 |
Off Peel |
Max Crookall |
| 08/09/2023 | 18:00 | Unidentified Small Cetacean | 4 | 10 |
Langness foghorn |
Buster Nixon / Mick Fleming |
| 08/09/2023 | 16:30 | Harbour porpoise | 1 | 20 |
Gibdale, Calf of Man |
Buster Nixon / Mick Fleming |
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