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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This is such a powerful message and I would love to see it used in tv ad breaks and shared far and wide on social media.
Today is #WorldEarthDay and the objective is for everyone to take responsibility to End Plastic Pollution. There are many #MassUnwrap of Plastic events happening today which have been coordinated with the support of the supermarkets to demonstrate just how much #AvoidablePlastics they are responsible for. Here is a Greenpeace International video that demonstrates this very effectively. SIgn their petition here - www.greenpeace.org.uk/oceanofthefuture You can see details of the events happening this morning in Falmouth, Liskeard, Newquay and St Austell on the Plastic Free Newquay page. This afternoon there is one in Wadebridge and you can see details from the #ReducePlasticsInWadebridge group here - www.facebook.com/events/163157524372569/ Search for an event near you... Good luck to everyone hosting an event today! Greenpeace UK Earth Day Network #EarthDay #EarthDay2018
A pod of Orca spent some time in the River Clyde yesterday
Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme
Killer whales in the Clyde today! www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43851369
Recent sightings in Manx waters
| Date | Time | Species | Total | Duration | Location | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2016 | 12:10 | Harbour Porpoise | 3 | 2 |
Port St Mary |
Sue Whittaker & Carol |
| 28/08/2016 | 09:00 | Risso’s Dolphin | 3 | 10 |
The Sound |
Cheryl Gatfield |
| 27/08/2016 | 13:00 | Common Dolphin | 50 | 15 |
10 miles NW Peel |
John Corlett |
| 26/08/2016 | 19:00 | Risso’s Dolphin | 1 | 90 |
Douglas harbour entrance |
Kevin Walmsley |
| 25/08/2016 | 19:15 | Minke Whale | 1 | 1 |
Marine Drive |
Carol Woodall & Bill Whittaker |
| 25/08/2016 | 18:00 | Minke Whale | 1 | 5 |
Marine Drive |
Carol, Sue, Bill |
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