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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
25/07/2017 14:00 Harbour Porpoise 7 90

Port st Mary between callow point and the carrick

Stuart Marshall
23/07/2017 14:00 Minke Whale 1 40

1 mile off Bradda head

Chris Burton Shona Boat trips
23/07/2017 12:30 Harbour Porpoise 10 240

Port st Mary between callow point and the carrick

Stuart Marshall
23/07/2017 11:05 Risso’s Dolphin 3 5

Off Langness lighthouse

Richard and Janice Cooil
22/07/2017 16:15 Risso’s Dolphin 5 2

From the Ben-My-Chree

Alex McCormac
22/07/2017 13:45 Unidentified Small Cetacean 1 1

Ramsey outer Harbour

Pauline Johns

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