Isle of Man News
Project charts Isle of Man's journey towards tackling climate change
Mann's Green Footsteps is a Culture Vannin project charting the Isle of Man's journey towards tackling climate change. It is led by Sarah Mercer, Biosphere intern. She writes.
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Underwater footage highlights success of closed areas
Underwater footage from the Isle of Man's marine nature reserves is playing a key role in assessing the success of efforts to ensure long-term sustainable fishing and monitor biodiversity. Matthew Garratt, Fisheries Technician with DEFA, explains more.
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Gillian Street's #MyBiosphere
In our regular feature, authors from different walks of Manx life offer a personal perspective on #MyBiosphere. This month, Gillian Street writes:
Mapping our carbon-capturing peatlands
Sarah Hickey, of Manx Wildlife Trust, is mapping carbon-capturing peatland in the Isle of Man uplands, with funding from Manx Lottery Trust, to inform restoration. She writes about the project
Woodland wildflowers flourish thanks to project
'Conservation work can take a long time get right and saving some of our more endangered woodland wildflowers is no exception.' Andree Dubbeldam, writes about how a Wildflowers of Mann project is paying off, with 10 species now flourishing in Ramsey Forest.
Shooting the stars in the Island's night skies
The Isle of Man has 26 Dark Sky Discovery Sites, where night skies are unspoiled by light pollution. Photographer and filmmaker Brook Wassall takes stunning images of our skies. He lets us into the his secrets for shooting the stars.
Garden visitors caught on camera
Twitter followers look forward to his morning updates about his garden 'visitors'. Michael Howland tells how a career in computers led to a hobby watching wildlife via webcams - and about some of his sightings.
Look out for Crossbills this Christmas
Although the Robin is the bird most closely associated with Christmas, Crossbills are also a common sight. Biodiversity Warden David Wright tells us more about the bird and where to spot it.
Potter inspired by land and sea
Faye Christian tells our Biosphere’s story through her ceramics. A farmer as well as a potter, Faye describes how the land and sea inspire her and how her miniature Manx cottages are captivating the public.
Autumn marks a return to hen harrier roost counts
The Isle of Man has the highest density of roosting hen harriers in the British Isles. Louise Samson, Biodiversity Officer with DEFA, outlines the vital role volunteers play in monitoring these beautiful birds of prey.
