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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.

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Our resident bottlenose dolphin mother and calf

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Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

4 days ago

We are giving a talk on Sunday 2nd April at 1pm, all about our local marine megafauna, it will be free to attend and there is no need to book in advance. Come along to learn all about our local species and how to spot them. Venue is Cathedral Isle of Man in Peel. Part of The Manx Nature Show funded by Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man refreshments will be available ... See MoreSee Less

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Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

5 days ago

Incredibly early basking shark sighting off Achill on the west of Ireland as well as one spotted off St Ives Cornwall yesterday. This arrival is two months earlier than usual. Keep a look out from the west of the Isle of Man as they may pop up early here too. Please report all basking shark sightings to us via the mwdw websiteBasking sharks have been seen west of the Mullet peninsula for the past four days and now in Achill too. This photo was taken on the 23rd March in Achill.If you see any basking sharks, dolphins, whales & porpoises be sure to log your sightings via the free IWDG reporting app (download from google play or App Store) or via iwdg.ie “Report Sighting” ... See MoreSee Less

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Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

1 week ago

Some photos from a recent visit to Henry Bloom Noble school with Robbie the Risso's dolphin and Perkyn the Porpoise. Our Education Manager is currently taking bookings for school visits. See link in comments for details of sessions and instructions of how to get in touch.Today Year 2 had a visit from Jen at Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch .🐬She talked to the children about the different sea life we can see around the island, the importance of respecting them, and keeping them safe. The children asked really interesting questions and now have lots more knowledge for their ‘Under the Sea’ topic this half term. ... See MoreSee Less

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Recent sightings in Manx waters

Date	Time	Species	Total	Duration	Location	Observer
07/03/2016	09:30	Risso’s Dolphin	2	10	Marine Drive	Steve Wright
06/03/2016	11:15	Bottlenose Dolphin	100	300	Laxey bay to the Calf	Mr Griffiths, Terri Wilcox, Dave Smith, Jackie and Graham Hall
28/02/2016	07:30	Bottlenose Dolphin	80	15	Douglas to Port Soderick	John Corteen
24/02/2016	13:10	Unidentified Small Cetacean	3	30	Marine drive	Kylie Rollins
15/02/2016	16:20	Bottlenose Dolphin	50	60	Port Mooar to Clay head	Shane Stigant, Sowrey family
14/02/2016	16:00	Bottlenose Dolphin	2	15	1 km off Port Soderick	John Collister