Monday, 18 August 2025 06:25


Picture credit: Pawel Garczynski

Charity says they’re making a comeback after all but being wiped out in Britain

Photographers on the Island have captured images of a very rare sight for Manx waters – an Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch says the species was all but wiped out in Britain in the 1960’s due to commercial fishing.

Now though, they are making a comeback and re-establishing themselves around the west of the British Isles. 

Pawel Garczynski and Brian Liggins spotted one from Marine Drive, chasing its prey:

 

MWDW says it’s a ‘privilege’ to see the fish return to Manx waters.