Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

Conserving whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks around the Isle of Man

Our Goal

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch has been at the forefront of marine mammal science on the Isle of Man since 2006. We work year round to ensure the safeguarding of whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans), as well as basking sharks, through non-invasive research and public engagement.

Conserving cetaceans and basking sharks on a local level

Using top-level ocean predators to indicate habitat health

Community involvement through citizen science projects

Advising government as a marine stakeholder

Raising public awareness of local species of the sea

Collaborating with research bodies in British Isles

Conserving cetaceans and basking sharks locally

Using ocean predators as an indicator of habitat health

Community involvement through citizen science

Advising government as a marine stakeholder

Raising awareness of local marine species

Collaborating with other research bodies

Sightings

View & Report

Membership

Adult & Kids

Visitor Centre

Learn & Discover

Cetaceans

Discover and report sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises in Manx waters

Basking Sharks

Find out about these mighty plankton feeders and report sightings in Manx waters

Dive Into Our Work

Research

Monitoring & Conservation

Education

Outreach & Education

Get Involved

Events & More