The Isle of Man is now recognized as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).
That's according to the Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force, which shows Manx waters meet the criteria.
IMMAs are discreet areas of habitat, important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be managed for conservation.
The Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch says it's delighted to have the Island officially known as an important area for cetaceans.
Benefits questions raised in Keys
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says he's hopeful a way can be found to pay benefits in cash - as people move to payments into their bank accounts.
UK couple on trial after police found £10,000 in Manx money
Two people from London are standing trial in the UK after police found more than £10,000 in Manx notes in their car.
One in eight go without heat, survey shows
One in eight people on the Island say they don't get sufficient heating, according to a government survey published this week.
Horse tram services cut for TT 2025
Horse trams in Douglas will run a reduced service during the Island's largest motorsport festival this year.
Ferries facing more disruption today
The Steam Packet Company says disruption to its sailings continues today.
Bid to reunite families with hand and paw prints
Are these your baby's precious handprints?
Manx Utilities workers on their way home after Eowyn
Workers from the Isle of Man will be on their way home today after helping battle the aftermath of Storm Eowyn in Ireland.
Adult gaming centre could be coming to Douglas
A former beauty bar and art gallery could become an adult gaming centre - if planners approve new proposals.
