Editing Geography of the Isle of Man (section)

=== [[SSSI|Areas of Special Scientific Importance]] ===
There are 25 ASSIs on the Isle of Man as of November 2022. One additional ASSI has been designated but later rescinded (Ramsey Estuary). Dates below refer to year of formal confirmation.

*[[Ballachurry Meadows]] (2010, 11.9 ha)
*[[Ballacrye Meadow]] (2005, 0.55 ha)
*[[Ballateare Meadow]] (2014, 0.96 ha)
*[[Ballaugh Curraghs]] (2005, 193.4 ha)
*[[Point of Ayre|Central Ayres]] (1996, 259.66 ha, extended 2008 by 98.68 ha, total 358.35 ha)
*[[Cronk y Bing]] (2006, 17.71 ha)
*[[Cronk y King]] (2014, extended in 2021 to 3.02 ha)
*[[Curragh Pharrick]] (2022, 4.02 ha)
*[[Dalby Coast]] (2010, 62.1 ha)
*[[Dhoon Glen]] (2007, 20.92 ha)
*[[Douglas Head]] (2022)
*[[Eary Vane]] (2007, 3.96 ha)
*[[Glen Maye]] (2008, 15.92 ha)
*[[Glen Rushen]] (2007, 12.27 ha)
*[[Greeba Mountain & Central Hills]] (2009, 1,080.95 ha)
*[[Grenaby Garey]]s (2021, 74.82 ha)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Isle of Man Government – Grenaby Garey announced as 22nd Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)|url=https://www.gov.im/news/2019/may/07/grenaby-garey-announced-as-22nd-area-of-special-scientific-interest-assi/|website=gov.im|access-date=2020-05-20}}</ref>
*[[Jurby|Jurby Airfield]] (2005, 63.04 ha)
*[[Derbyhaven|Langness, Derbyhaven & Sandwick]] (2001, 310 ha)
*[[Marine Drive, Isle of Man|Marine Drive]] (2021, 82.35 ha)
*[[Maughold Cliffs & Brooghs]] (2011, 53.63 ha)
*[[Port St Mary Ledges & Kallow Point]] (2011, 14.79 ha)
*[[Poyll Vaaish Coast]] (2007, 44.76 ha) 
*[[Ramsey Harbour Swing Bridge|Ramsey Estuary]] (designated but later rescinded in 2010; 15.8 ha)
*[[Ramsey Mooragh Shore]] (2006, 2.65 ha)
*[[Rosehill Quarry, Billown]] (2006, 1.37 ha)
*[[Santon Gorge & Port Soldrick]] (2012, 24.35 ha)