Green Ormer
Haliotis tuberculata
This prized abalone features a dark, greenish shell and is highly valued locally. It is found in shallow subtidal areas, although larger specimens remain in deeper waters, and sustainable harvesting guidelines apply.
- Habitat: Lower shore and shallow sub-tidal, often under rocks or among kelp holdfasts.
- When to See: Occasionally spotted at very low tides.
- Length: Up to ~10 cm