Sightings of Basking Sharks are an exciting treat for those who love to look out to sea from the Manx coastline at this time of year.
But if that's you - keep an eye out too for whales and dolphins which are also seen here at this time of year.
A new website has been launched to log all sightings of the Cetaceans - from bottle-nosed dolphins to killer whales.
Project Co ordinator John Galpin says they need all the information they can get to estimate numbers in Manx waters:
The address of The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch is www.mwdw.net. The number to ring for sightings of whales and dolphins or porpoises is 844 353.
Pictured: Bottle nose dolphins
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