Manx Wildlife Trust

Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT), the leading conservation charity on the Isle of Man, is dedicated to protecting and restoring Manx marine and terrestrial wildlife for all. One of their most exciting projects is the reintroduction of puffins, the colourful seabirds once common on our cliffs have been lost from the Calf of Man. By creating a safe haven and using decoy and a speaker system to attract birds back, they hope to see puffins return to breed once again and give hope that recovery is possible for our declining seabirds.

Beneath the waves, much of their marine life remains hidden. To reveal this richness, they use Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) systems, which film fish and invertebrates without disturbance. These videos not only provide essential scientific data but also give us captivating glimpses into the secret lives of our seas, helping people connect with the beauty that lies just out of sight. Click here to watch a short video.

They are also shining a light on the Isle of Man’s small sharks, such as bull huss and tope. By tagging and tracking these overlooked species, they’re learning more about their movements and role in our marine ecosystems. This knowledge is vital for sustainable management and helps us celebrate these remarkable yet often misunderstood animals.

NCCT has chosen Manx Wildlife as one of their Summer 2026 projects to support with £5000. All donations from our guests go in full to support these projects and to gain a sense of what our donations can achieve:

£1800 for the puffins project speaker system, which would cover 50 puffins and their rods and a new speaker system. 

£1500 for a BRUV, which includes the GoPro, video lights and underwater housing. 

£1350 for the SST tags, this includes the duty we need to pay to get them shipped in.