The number of basking sharks being spotted in Manx waters has continued to decline this summer.
The Manx Wildlife Trust says the warmer weather we experienced will have created a hotter surface which could have deterred the gentle giants.
Despite the relatively low figures there were consistently strong dolphin and porpoise sightings.
Marine officer Eleanor Stone says in terms of sightings it was a summer of two halves:
Government's empty buildings queried by MHK
How many empty buildings and sites have the government brought back into use?
Saturday's strike-hit bus services listed
Bus Vannin has revealed its contingency timetable for strike-hit services this weekend.
Oil and gas company dissolved
A company linked to a failed bid to extract oil and gas from the seabed around the Island has been dissolved.
Alcohol and entertainment licence reminder from government
The government's reminding bars and restaurants to get their annual alcohol and entertainment licensing fees paid by the end of the month.
Donation funds vital mental health service for cancer patients
Cancer patients on the Island are set to benefit from a £55,000 donation to specialist mental health care.
'Six offers on table' to end bus strike, says government
The government says it's had two meetings with the Manx Industrial Relations Service this week to avoid a bus strike.
Minister responds to anonymous hospital allegations
The Health Minister says she can't discuss individual cases because of patient confidentiality, as hospital safety concerns were raised this week.
MHK wants answers over possible immigration document problems
Potential problems with Manx immigration papers in the UK will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
