Common dolphin
These energetic dolphins are often spotted in large groups which will approach boats, bowriding and leaping alongside. At sea, they can form superpods - huge groups made up of thousands of…
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Risso’s dolphin
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
Bottlenose dolphin
Bottlenose dolphins in British waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters! They are very sociable and will happily swim alongside boats, providing…
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Where to see whales, dolphins and sharks
Whales, dolphins and sharks can be seen off the Isle of Man's coast. The most commonly seen cetaceans around the Isle of Man are the harbour porpoise, Risso's dolphin, minke whale, bottlenose dolphin and common dolphin. Find out where to spot whales, sharks and dolphins.
State of Nature 2024 - Whales & Dolphins
Manx Whale & Dolphin Watch monitor six main cetacean species in Isle of Man waters: Harbour porpoise, Risso’s dolphin, Bottlenose dolphin, Short-beaked common dolphin and the Minke whale. In addition to these resident species, there have been confirmed sightings of humpback whales and potential sightings of Sei and Fin whales. The harbour porpoise is our only year-round resident.
Manx Wildlife Trust and Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch sign Memorandum of Understanding.
Today, Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) and Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The two organisations want to work together more effectively for the Manx…
Manx Wildlife Trust CEO to travel to Montserrat to volunteer on Adopt a Home for Wildlife Darwin Project.
Find out all about MWT CEO, Leigh Morris' up coming trip to Montserrat!
My board meeting
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…