MWDW Show 2022! A review of a fantastic event

MWDW Show 2022! A review of a fantastic event

The second Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch Show took place on 6th and 7th August 2022 in the Villa Marina’s Promenade Suite. Andy Peters of the Whale Workshop, returned to the Island with his incredible collection of hand-made, life-size and realistic marine creatures....

White-beaked dolphins spotted for first time in Manx waters

A pod of white-beaked dolphins was filmed for the first time on 14th August off Fort Island, Langness. This is the first confirmed record we have ever had in Manx waters. The dolphins, which look a little like massive porpoises, with grey/white colouration and a short...
Swordfish seen for first time in Manx waters

Swordfish seen for first time in Manx waters

A swordfish has been spotted for the first time ever in Manx waters. Seen by Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch during a boat-based survey aboard research vessel Galps on 27th August, just 4.7miles off Niarbyl.   The team spotted something large leaping clear of the water...
Irish Acoustic device returned with help from Steam-Packet

Irish Acoustic device returned with help from Steam-Packet

An underwater monitoring device, known as an F-POD, used to detect porpoise and dolphin clicks, has been returned to Dublin after being found washed up on Gansey Bay Sam and Voirrey Samson, who were out dog walking whilst picking up bits of rubbish, first thought the...