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.
Become a Member
Join us as a member to get more info and support our work
Report a sighting
Let us know what you have spotted in Manx waters
Clothing store
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"Thank you Jen for coming out to our Year 4 children at St Mary’s this week. The children were really engaged and curious during your talk and it fitted in perfectly with our current learning. Perkyn the Porpoise was a particularly big hit! We’ll definitely be in touch to book you in for another visit next time we come to this topic" -Ms Weeks. A big thanks to St Mary's School and Peel Clothworkers year 5's for asking our Education Manager in recently. Jen has short notice availability over the next 2 weeks should any school like a visit before the summer holidays. Please email education@mwdw.net. She is already looking forward to visiting St Johns year 5's and running a whole school assembly at Marown.
Ever wondered what our young scientist area is all about? Discover marine mammal bones, become a marine mammal scientist by playing our photo-id matching game, learn about the dangers these animals face and do some wordsearches, puzzles, colouring
We are open today till 4pm. Kids activities, books to browse, sightings updates, become a member, buy a hoodie, teas and coffee. Hope to see your lovely faces. Find us on Peel high street opposite Top to Toe
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/06/2020 | 14:40 | Harbour Porpoise | 2 | 5 |
East of the Sound |
MWDW |
| 24/06/2020 | 13:25 | Risso’s Dolphin | 7 | 30 |
East of the sound |
MWDW plus tourist boats |
| 24/06/2020 | 13:15 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 3 | 60 |
Whitestrand |
Ian Young |
| 20/06/2020 | 16:30 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 5 |
Peel headlands |
Oliver |
| 19/06/2020 | 16:45 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 2 | 120 |
Peel bay |
David Peach, Ian & Dylan Judd, Amy Shelton |
| 18/06/2020 | 19:00 | Risso’s Dolphin | 15 | 30 |
8 mile west of Chicken rock (Calf of Man) |
Diary of a Dolphineer
Online blog written by our summer interns each year
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