As 2025 begins…

In the earlier winter months, the pair were sighted a handful of times around the West and South of the island, where they swam, foraged and leapt in the cold winter seas. As the weather warmed, we began to see Moonlight and Starlight out at sea more frequently. Between May and June, the two were seen 31 times! Much like in previous years, during hot summer days, the pair passed a lot of time in bays with wide, sandy beaches and lots of people on the water, like Peel, Port St Mary and Port Erin, with Peel being the most frequented so far this year. Throughout May, the pair were often seen and filmed in Port Erin by Aquabike Isle of Man, who operate water sports activities in the harbour. These curious dolphins can be seen approaching kayaks and paddleboards as well as leaping and playing in the water nearby!