Meet one of the most fascinating animals in our oceans, jellyfish! 🪼 Did you know, they are made up of around 95% water and have no brain or heart? 💦 The Deep is home to several different species of jellyfish, including moon jellyfish which are actually a native species! #WorldJellyfishDay

Fantastic news for Green sea turtles! 🌊🐢 Previously listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, they have recently been reclassified as Least Concern! Though there is still a long way to go, this presents an important sign that conservation action is vital to help save species from extinction. 💚

"Families should make a beeline for The Deep, Hull's waterside, conservation-led aquarium" 🐠 National Geographic names Hull as one of the Best Places in the World to Visit in 2026, and we are honoured to be mentioned!🎉 Alongside so many organisations, we're proud to be a part of this amazing city!

Happy International Sawfish Day! 🦈 ISD aims to raise awareness of sawfish and the challenges they face in our world's ocean. Join us in celebrating these amazing animals today with special sawfish talks running throughout! #TheDeepHull #InternationalSawfishDay #ISD #ISD2025

We're thrilled to announce that our fantastic Education Team have been shortlisted as a finalist in this year's HEY Business Awards for the 'Team of The Year' Award! ✨ The winners will be announced on the 20th November. Good luck to all the finalists! 👏 #TheDeepHull #Aquarium #HEYBizAwards #HEYBA

The Deep is saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Terry Farrell. Terry was an award-winning architect, widely renowned for the world-class buildings he designed around the globe. Amongst these was The Deep, today recognised as an icon of Hull. Read the full tribute: https://bit.ly/3IGO3ia

It's been great to see so many visitors taking part in our rooftop tours as part of the Heritage Open Days programme! 🌤️ We hope you all had a great time! #TheDeepHull #Aquarium #RooftopTours #HullWhatsOn #WhatsOnYorkshire #Heritage #HeritageTours #HeritageOpenDays #HODS #HODS2025

Today we're at @uniofhull.bsky.social's Freshers Fair, 10am-4pm! 🐧 We're looking forward to welcoming many new students to the area and showing them all our fantastic city has to offer. 📌 #TheDeepHull #Aquarium #Hull #HullUniversity #UniversityOfHull #FreshersFair #Students #StudentDiscount

Over the past 10 years, people from around the globe have come together for our oceans, using #SeagrassSpotter to map and protect the world's seagrass meadows. 🌱 This autumn, celebrate a decade of @projectseagrass.bsky.social's#SeagrassSpottercampaign by helping to reach 10,000 sightings! https://bit.ly/4mVHgA8

A night to sink your teeth into... 🦈 Join us on the 22nd October for a jaw-some evening of shark-themed talks as #DiveDeeper returns this autumn! Hear from speakers from @uniofhull.bsky.social, The Shark Trust and The Deep! Tickets are just £7.50, recommended for ages 14+. BOOK 👉 bit.ly/3X6aQHY

I've been keeping a small secret...this weekend, @societyofauthors.bsky.social funded me to visit @thedeephull.bsky.social, one of the largest aquariums in the UK 😭🌊 It was magical, and I've come away with a wealth of photos/video/audio to use for my book! #thedeep #thedeephull #societyofauthors

What a beautiful moment to capture! 🌈 📸 Thanks for sharing, To Hull and Back. #TheDeepHull #Aquarium #Rainbow #Hull #HullPhotos #HullPhotography

Our popular Education bookings are now OPEN for the next academic year! 🪼 Bring your class to experience amazing marine life; our experienced Education Team offer National Curriculum based workshops and activities, tailored for all Key Stages from EYFS to Post-16 and SEND. 🪸 https://bit.ly/4p0PDvx

We're excited to be involved for the first time in this year's Hull #HeritageOpenDays 2025 programme! 💡 Join us on the 18th and 19th September for rooftop tours, running every 30 minutes between 10am-2pm (8 tours per day). 📍 For more information and to book, visit: https://bit.ly/3JzwyAr

We're looking for a #HeadofConservation, an exciting new opportunity! 🐢 This new role is split into 3 main priority areas (listed in the Recruitment Pack). 50% dedicated to areas 1 and 2 at The Deep, with the other 50% delivering area 3 at @uniofhull.bsky.social#HeadofConservation Apply: https://bit.ly/3Y8fy8Y

The Deep... @thedeephull.bsky.social #Photography #Hull #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Clouds #SilentSunday

We have the lovely Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage as our featured species for today's new #YorkshireIn100Species instalment (#91!), brought to us by one of our very own Trustees, Andy Barker: www.neyedc.org.uk/100-species/... 🌱

Forests cover 1/3 of the global land area, provide clean air and water, store vast amounts of carbon and are home to much of the planet’s biodiversity. Here’s how UNEP supports the protection & sustainable management of these ecosystems: bit.ly/3JGpopV

#Job going: Head of Conservation @thedeephull.bsky.social, 50% with @uniofhull.bsky.social with some teaching on our MSc in Wildlife Conservation. We’re particularly interested in someone with good knowledge of legal frameworks, international agreements, NGOs etc. 🧪 www.thedeep.co.uk/jobs

The Deep, Hull. @thedeephull.bsky.social

Filling your feed with inspiring animals this #WorldNatureConservationDay! 🌍 Comment below some of your favourite photos from visiting us. 👇 #TheDeepHull #Aquarium #Conservation #NatureConservation #WildlifeConservation

Our incredible #LivingReef habitat is home to approximately 25 different species of coral.🪸 Did you know, coral reefs cover just 1% of the ocean floor but support roughly 25% of all marine life?🐠 Learn all about reefs in our Wrecks & Reefs summer event! bit.ly/3H09pGf #CoralReefAwarenessWeek less

Today is #SharkAwarenessDay 🦈 Sadly, 37% of all sharks and rays are threatened with extinction. It's more important now than ever to take action. 🌊 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!🦪 #WilderHumber is delivered through a pioneering #conservation partnership between @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, @lincswildlife.bsky.social & Ørsted. bit.ly/3I88ALO

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 www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/sustainable-...

Ganton School’s 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

'Tanks' for visiting! 🦈

Coming very soon... 👀 The Wreck, opening this summer! Stay tuned for more updates. 🪸 #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. curiosityhull.co.uk/how-does-the... @hulllibraries.bsky.social

#TheDeep is delighted to have welcomed #10millionvisitors since opening!🥳 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!🦈 bit.ly/4jIu8vG

A must-read article from @biaza.bsky.social's Catherine Barton. #Zoos doing it right! @chesterzoosci.bsky.social @thedeephull.bsky.social

Great to 'sea' you! 🐟

#AlliesForWildlife 🤝 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! 🐧

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

Our 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. 🦈 Find out more: bit.ly/4ksCj05 #BigSharkPledge #ActForOceanics

The European Union of Aquariums Curators (EUAC) and The Shark Trust team-up to secure decisive action for the iconic #OceanicWhitetipShark🦈 This #EndangeredSpeciesDay sees the launch of a new #campaign, #ProjectOceanicWhitetip Read more: bit.ly/4ksCj05 📸 Copyright Frogfish Photography.

Thank you to all who attended our #BeachClean event at #Withernsea on Saturday! ☀️ 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! 🌊🚯 👉 bit.ly/44l1wVl @mcsuk.bsky.social

Found Carol's rat at @thedeephull.bsky.social part of the #amischiefofrats trail

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?🐟 For a #donation, we will create a personalised fish plaque to be displayed on our supporters’ wall in the reception area!💚 Order yours: ow.ly/HcXL50UJjCr

We have an exciting new opportunity to work for our award-winning #charity and iconic #aquarium, as a #FinanceDirector!🐧 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. 👉 bit.ly/3Y8fy8Y

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 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! 💚

April is #CitizenScienceMonth! 🦪 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

Take part in a FREE #beachclean at #Withernsea Beach with our Crew on Saturday 3rd May 2pm-4pm! 🏖 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! 🚯 Book now: bit.ly/3YbA5sY

2024 was a remarkably productive year for #TheDeep, as we continued to deliver our #charitable objectives within #conservation and #education. 🦈 Our Crew worked incredibly hard, and we are pleased to share our most recent achievements in 2024's #YearinReview: bit.ly/41Yo1N3 📷 Neil Nicklin.

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. 🦞 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 👉 www.thedeep.co.uk/news #TheDeepHull #TrainingExercise #Partnerships

That's a wrap on #ColliderFest2025! 🎬 We've had a fantastic jam-packed 4 days, with events such as: 🔍 Dive Deeper talk evening 🔬 Let's Get Glowing, science-based experiments and activities hosted across a weekend 🌿 Exploring University of Hull's rewilding approach What was your favourite part?👇

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)! 🔬 Learning about species identification, genetic sampling and more! #TheDeepHull #Hull #Aquarium #CoralReef #CoralResearch

Still tickets available for #DiveDeeper, in partnership with ColliderFest 2025!🔬 Thursday 13th March, 6:30pm Enjoy an evening of #talks from our fantastic #guestspeakers, Wrendale Designs, University of Hull and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust! 🦪 Tickets are £7.50, book: bit.ly/3X6aQHY