Manx Wildlife Week 2025 gets underway

More than 40 events planned over the coming days

More than 40 events will be taking place over the next few days for Manx Wildlife Week.

Walks, talks and snorkelling are all on offer as the programme runs until Monday 5 May

Manx Wildlife Trust together with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, hopes they will give people a chance to learn about wildlife and biodiversity.

Events such as learning about the Island's wallabies will take place, while there is a chance to dive underwater and pick off harmful pacific oysters. 

Curator of National history for Manx National Heritage Laura McCoy, and Lara Howe a Marine officer for Manx Wildlife Trust told Howard Caine what you can expect:

Lara also explained why pacific oysters are harmful to local species':