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Manx Newscast: Basking Sharks return
Manage episode 483041678 series 3416651
There are high hopes for a good season of basking shark sightings off the coast of the Isle of Man this year.
Since 2010, basking shark numbers are said to have decreased dramatically in Manx waters - from around 500 sighting reports per season in 2010 to just 10 last year.
But Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch says it's already had six reported to it since the end of April.
Jen Adams from the charity has been telling Amy Griffiths more:
551 episodes
Manage episode 483041678 series 3416651
There are high hopes for a good season of basking shark sightings off the coast of the Isle of Man this year.
Since 2010, basking shark numbers are said to have decreased dramatically in Manx waters - from around 500 sighting reports per season in 2010 to just 10 last year.
But Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch says it's already had six reported to it since the end of April.
Jen Adams from the charity has been telling Amy Griffiths more:
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