Filling your feed with inspiring animals this #WorldNatureConservationDay! π
Comment below some of your favourite photos from visiting us. π
#TheDeepHull #Aquarium #Conservation #NatureConservation #WildlifeConservation
@thedeephull.bsky.social
Award-winning conservation & education charity π¦π¦ͺπ https://www.thedeep.co.uk/
Filling your feed with inspiring animals this #WorldNatureConservationDay! π
Comment below some of your favourite photos from visiting us. π
#TheDeepHull #Aquarium #Conservation #NatureConservation #WildlifeConservation
Our incredible #LivingReef habitat is home to approximately 25 different species of coral.πͺΈ
Did you know, coral reefs cover just 1% of the ocean floor but support roughly 25% of all marine life?π
Learn all about reefs in our Wrecks & Reefs summer event! bit.ly/3H09pGf
#CoralReefAwarenessWeek
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Green sawfish in The Deep's Endless Ocean habitat.
Nurse shark in The Deep's Endless Ocean habitat.
Honeycomb whiptail ray in The Deep's Endless Ocean habitat.
Grey reef shark in The Deep's Endless Ocean habitat.
Today is #SharkAwarenessDay π¦
Sadly, 37% of all sharks and rays are threatened with extinction.
It's more important now than ever to take action. π
We are part of Project Oceanic Whitetip, a collaboration between EUAC and The Shark Trust.
Support us by signing the Big Shark Pledge: bit.ly/461W1ti
We're grateful to have been invited by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to volunteer as part of their new native oyster restoration experiment!π¦ͺ
#WilderHumber is delivered through a pioneering #conservation partnership between @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, @lincswildlife.bsky.social & Γrsted.
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More and more businesses and organisations, big and small, are getting on board with #sustainable palm oil with the Sustainable Palm Oil Communities Project.
#PositiveChange #Sustainability #ESG
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Ganton Schoolβs Chop & Change initiative serves up a lunch to remember! You can read all about it here: www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
@thedeephull.bsky.social
#GantonSchool #HEThighlights
Family day out at @thedeephull.bsky.social
24.06.2025 12:17 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0'Tanks' for visiting! π¦
25.06.2025 07:41 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Coming very soon... π
The Wreck, opening this summer! Stay tuned for more updates. πͺΈ
#TheDeepHull #Aquarium #Summer #TheWreck #NewExhibit #NewHabitat #ComingSoon #StayTuned
How Does The Tidal Barrier Work?
It stops the Old Town from flooding, but how? Our marine impediment correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social dives in.
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#TheDeep is delighted to have welcomed #10millionvisitors since opening!π₯³
Today, #visitors and #schoolgroups celebrated with mascot, Pebbles, and all took home a mini marine-themed toy to commemorate the occasion!
The first 10 also received an exclusive #VIPExperience voucher!π¦
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A must-read article from
@biaza.bsky.social's Catherine Barton.
#Zoos doing it right!
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Great to 'sea' you! π
30.05.2025 11:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Aquarist Emma carrying out a penguin feed to a colony of Gentoo and King penguins at Edinburgh Zoo
Aquarist Lloyd crouched smiling beside a King penguin at Edinburgh Zoo
Aquarist Lloyd carrying out a penguin feed to a colony of Gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo
A group of Gentoo and Rockhopper penguins walking at Edinburgh Zoo
#AlliesForWildlife π€
Last week, it was great to be able to work alongside fellow @biaza.bsky.social member, @edinburghzoo.bsky.social, to share knowledge and expertise on providing dedicated expert care to a colony of #GentooPenguins.
Our Crew loved meeting the Rockhoppers and King penguins too! π§
Carol's rat, Humber Star, acquired a new, fan club today - Humber coastguard. Apparently he's had more attention than them, but they love him anyway. @thedeephull.bsky.social #amischiefofrats #amischiefofrats2025
26.05.2025 19:30 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Our Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of #EUAC, Katy Duke, alongside partners from the European Union of Aquarium Curators and #TheSharkTrust, recently visited Brussels to present #ProjectOceanicWhitetip to policymakers. π¦
Find out more: bit.ly/4ksCj05
#BigSharkPledge #ActForOceanics
Two divers underwater holding signs promoting the Big Shark Pledge campaign in Endless Ocean, with a Zebra shark swimming nearby.
Oceanic Whitetip Shark swimming underwater with 4 pilot fish swimming alongside it.
The European Union of Aquariums Curators (EUAC) and The Shark Trust team-up to secure decisive action for the iconic #OceanicWhitetipSharkπ¦
This #EndangeredSpeciesDay sees the launch of a new #campaign, #ProjectOceanicWhitetip
Read more: bit.ly/4ksCj05
πΈ Copyright Frogfish Photography.
Two individuals participating in a cleanup activity stood in front of Withernsea's pier towers, holding garbage bags and litter pickers.
A person in a blue uniform holding up a large sign titled "Beach Clean" with a tally list of items recorded, standing inside a vehicle with an open back door. A first aid kit is visible to the right.
Person in a blue jacket holding a child in a red hoodie and grey pants who is carrying a litter picker, both smiling, in front of a brick wall under a window.
A child smiling while standing on a pebbly beach with large white rocks, holding a litter picker near a seawall under a clear blue sky.
Thank you to all who attended our #BeachClean event at #Withernsea on Saturday! βοΈ
A total of 189 items of litter were collected across 2 hours. This equates to 12 bags carrying a total weight of 10.5kg of rubbish that was saved from ending up in our sea! ππ―
π bit.ly/44l1wVl
@mcsuk.bsky.social
Found Carol's rat at @thedeephull.bsky.social part of the #amischiefofrats trail
05.05.2025 11:20 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0A colorful display of small fish-shaped plaques mounted on a wall, each bearing a different name.
There are many ways you can help support us as a #conservation and #education #charity.
Why not join our shoal and become a Friend of The Deep?π
For a #donation, we will create a personalised fish plaque to be displayed on our supportersβ wall in the reception area!π
Order yours: ow.ly/HcXL50UJjCr
A group of penguins standing on an icy terrain with a clear blue background and text overhead that reads "We're Looking For A 'Fin-ance Director To Join Our Colony
We have an exciting new opportunity to work for our award-winning #charity and iconic #aquarium, as a #FinanceDirector!π§
We welcome #applications from all who have a passion for The Deep and who hold strong professional skills to integrate with the wider remit of the organisation.
π bit.ly/3Y8fy8Y
Wall art featuring a detailed, mosaic-like illustration of a turtle.
Logo of "The Plaice CafΓ©" featuring stylized text and a graphic of a fish, with an arrow pointing left.
A wall display promoting environmental sustainability, highlighting themes such as water refilling, carbon footprint, recycling, and sustainable palm oil use. The display includes brief descriptions of initiatives like using refillable water bottles, supporting local suppliers to reduce travel distances for goods, promoting recycling through eliminating the use of single-use plastics, and a commitment to sustainable palm oil. The background is textured and the text varies in size to emphasize different points.
Curved counter branded as "The Plaice CafΓ©" with informational graphics about sustainable seafood practices. The design includes illustrations of fish and text about responsible sourcing, recycling, and other environmental initiatives.
Happy #EarthDay! π
We have installed a new graphic beside 'The Plaice' cafe, highlighting our continued commitment to #sustainability within our catering outlets and beyond!
Featuring beautiful #artwork from artist Jessica Eggers, here's some of the ways we are helping to protect our planet! π
Great to 'sea' you! π¦
22.04.2025 13:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Three individuals holding various shark egg cases in their open hands, showing them to each other.
April is #CitizenScienceMonth! π¦ͺ
Why not embark on your own shark egg case hunt this Easter?
Find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/4cGPDeA
#TheDeepHull #Aquarium #CitizenScience #SharkEggCaseHunt #BeachClean #LitterPick #Jellywatch #EasterHolidays #GetInvolved
Family taking part in a beach clean.
Take part in a FREE #beachclean at #Withernsea Beach with our Crew on Saturday 3rd May 2pm-4pm! π
Each piece of litter collected is identified, weighed and recorded before being responsibly disposed of. Data collected goes towards the @mcsuk.bsky.social national survey! π―
Book now: bit.ly/3YbA5sY
The Deep at dawn
2024 was a remarkably productive year for #TheDeep, as we continued to deliver our #charitable objectives within #conservation and #education. π¦
Our Crew worked incredibly hard, and we are pleased to share our most recent achievements in 2024's #YearinReview: bit.ly/41Yo1N3
π· Neil Nicklin.
Aquarists Emma and James stood smiling in Deep Crew uniform in front of the Development Room in the Marine Discovery Centre
Inside the Marine Discovery Centre in Whitby.
Close up of a tiny baby lobster
Outside view of Whitby harbour. The sky is bright blue and sunny.
Aquarists Emma and James were recently invited to visit #WhitbyLobsterHatchery to take a look at their setup and learn about the #conservation project, which aims to replenish native lobster populations along #Yorkshire's coastline. π¦
We are looking forward to working with the team again soon!
Last night (Thursday 20th March) an Emergency Services training exercise took place at The Deep. Designed to test the Police, Fire & Ambulance response & preparedness should a major incident take place.
Find out more π www.thedeep.co.uk/news
#TheDeepHull #TrainingExercise #Partnerships
3 jars filled with coloured UV liquid illuminated in The Deep's Sea Lab
Another Guide engaging with a young child on the difference between two sharks as part of a trail activity.
A Guide engaging with a young child wearing a bright orange jellyfish hat. The Guide is carrying out a demonstration.
A big black wall filled with a range of colourful illuminated UV jellyfish and anglerfish, that have been coloured in and stuck to the glow wall by visitors.
That's a wrap on #ColliderFest2025! π¬
We've had a fantastic jam-packed 4 days, with events such as:
π Dive Deeper talk evening
π¬ Let's Get Glowing, science-based experiments and activities hosted across a weekend
πΏ Exploring University of Hull's rewilding approach
What was your favourite part?π
The full group of coral experts that attended the workshop lined up for a photo.
Full view of the large coral habitat at Burgers' Zoo
Photo taken at the back of a room filled with coral experts from around the world. They are all seated at tables and facing away from the camera towards one of the group who is stood presenting from a screen.
One of the coral experts handing a real coral.
Last week, our #Coral Aquarist, Seb, attended the Advanced #CoralHusbandry #Workshop held at @burgerszoo.bsky.social and hosted by the EAZA Coral Taxon Advisory Group (TAG)! π¬
Learning about species identification, genetic sampling and more!
#TheDeepHull #Hull #Aquarium #CoralReef #CoralResearch