La Société said they will be taking a number of measurements when an ormer is found over the coming ormer tides, while tagging them all so that they can be identified and remeasured in the future; “contributing valuable data to our research.”
The photos above and below show what the tagged ormers will look like, with instructions on what to do if you find a tagged one.
It’s hoped that tagged ormers will be left in the wild, although the project isn’t intended to stop anyone ormering.
If you find a tagged ormer you’re asked to email marinebiology@societe.org.gg with certain details including its size and location and any photographs of it.
Pictured: The 2019 ormering tide table is out now.
The first few ormering tides of the year have already happened, with more coming up. There are a number of regulations involved which can be read here.
Pictured: One of the first tagged ormers.