THE Manx Wildlife Trust will be holding an event called Niarbyl Marine BioBlitz later this month.

It will take place on Niarbyl beach on Sunday, August 21 from 10am to 5pm, weather permitting.

A spokesperson said: "Whether it lives in the rockpools, swims under the waves or flies above them, we will be logging all the plants and animals we find that rely on the sea.

"The Manx Wildlife Trust, along with volunteers and experts, will be running watches for whales, dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and seabirds in front of the café at the 'base camp'.

"Down on the shoreline, join in our 'Seashore Safari' where we will be looking for all sorts of rockpool creatures, including some 'alien invaders'.

"In the afternoon, seasearch divers will be out searching for animals that live in the deeper water."

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Eleanor Stone of the Manx Wildlife Trust on 844432 or email eleanor@manxwt.org.uk