First ormering tide this Sunday
THE first of the year's ormering tides is on Sunday when a height of 1.6m metres is predicted for about 1pm.
Published
Gathering of ormers is permitted only on the day of each new or full moon, and the two days following, between 1 January and 30 April.
It is an offence to take, land or possess ormers which are less than 8cm in breadth.
Senior Sea Fisheries officer Chris Morris said information relating to the gathering of ormers and the code of practice was available on page 73 of the 2016 tide tables.
Further information relating to all fishing regulations can be obtained by calling the Commerce and Employment Sea Fisheries Section on 234567.
