The Island has a rich and well-protected marine environment around its shores.
Those were the words of Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister, Geoffrey Boot.
Mr Boot says that it "is well protected, and sustains fishing, recreation and tourism."
The Departments Senior Marine Environment Officer, Dr Peter Duncan, represented the Island at a recent UNESCO Biosphere event in Menorca.
Former minister wants to prevent NHS privatisation
Former health minister Lawrie Hooper is to ask Tynwald to stop Manx Care privatising parts of the Island's health service.
Project hopes to help new arrivals to Island
A new project is hoping to find out how the Island welcomes new arrivals - and what they're looking for here.
Government rules blamed for motorsport firm's closure
A company running trackday events at Jurby says it’ll close immediately because of new government rules.
Villa Marina to mark VE Day celebrations
A free concert at the Villa Marina next month will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Government's AI strategy will include regulation
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Isle of Man will come up with our own rule and regulations governing Artificial Intelligence rather than adopt them from the European Union.
Sharp drop in bus boss trips since pandemic
Bus Vannin trips off the island cost just a twentieth of pre-Covid levels last year, it's been revealed.
FOI statement expected from minister
Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford is to update Tynwald members about the Island's Freedom of Information laws next week.
Peel coffee shop to host first Death Cafe
A café in Peel will play host to discussions on a usually-taboo subject later this month.
