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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
05/07/2017 11:30 Bottlenose Dolphin 20 10

Dhoon Glen

Bruce & Lisa Nelson
05/07/2017 06:30 Bottlenose Dolphin 10 10

Maughold

Anon
03/07/2017 16:00 Common Dolphin 10 10

6 miles off Port St Mary

Darren Watterson
03/07/2017 09:00 Common Dolphin 6 10

Bay fine Port Erin bay

Chris Burton Shona Boat trips
03/07/2017 08:00 Bottlenose Dolphin 10 5

Ramsey Bay

Paula Wadsworth
02/07/2017 07:00 Harbour Porpoise 1 5

Jurby

Paula Wadsworth

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