Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch says scores of dolphins have been spotted off the island’s east coast in recent days.
They have been spotted off Laxey, Onchan and Marine drive.
Photographed by Pawel Garczynski off Marine Drive, the bottlenose dolphin pod is believed to include around 100 individuals.
WWDW said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who has photos that might be high quality enough to allow us to identify animals based on notches and markings on their fins.
“Through previous photo matching with other research groups, we know that many of our winter bottlenose dolphins come up from Cardigan bay in Wales, however, we see such large group sizes each winter that we assume they are coming from other regions as well. “
Photograph Them
Due to the time of year and fewer boats being active off the coast, the charity is asking people to keen eye out and snap photos of any dolphins they say.
It said: “We see these huge groups every winter from October through to March and we have always had a hunch that bottlenose dolphins treat the Isle of Man as a winter meeting ground, to feed and mate.
“If you or anyone you know has good quality photos of dolphins around the IOM this winter, please get in touch with us.
“Your images could help us understand how bottlenose dolphins use the Irish Sea as a whole, and why Manx waters are so important to them at this time of year.”
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