Dolphins ahoy!
If you have always fancied swimming with dolphins but wasn't too keen on the price tag attached to going to some far-flung destination to chase your dreams - but empty your bank account in the process - you will be happy to know that you now only have to head to the Isle Of Man for a paddle with the friendly fish.
Following last week’s record of over 150 Bottlenose dolphins frolicking across Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man, the same pod were again spotted yesterday afternoon between Gansey and Port St Mary.
This is the biggest single group seen off the Island since records began, and it is incredibly unusual for them to be sighted this frequently, indicating that they are obviously enjoying their stay!
Whilst it is rare to see such a large pod of dolphins, it is not uncommon to spot dolphins on the Isle of Man. There were approximately 604 reported sightings of whales and dolphins during 2007 alone with 1,700 sightings of animals in total.
Visitors to the Island can also expect to see basking sharks, seals and porpoises.
So pack your bags and get up to the Isle Of Man... but in this weather I think getting a bikini on and plunging into the open water might result in hypothermia, so I suppose it's either; live the dream, or keep all your vital body parts.
FemaleFirst - Ruth Harrison
