The Deep Hull
@thedeephull.bsky.social
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Award-winning conservation & education charity π¦π¦ͺπ
https://www.thedeep.co.uk/
Meet one of the most fascinating animals in our oceans, jellyfish! πͺΌ Did you know, they are made up of around 95% water and have no brain or heart? π¦ The Deep is home to several different species of jellyfish, including moon jellyfish which are actually a native species!
#WorldJellyfishDay
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9 days ago
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Fantastic news for Green sea turtles! ππ’ 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. π
17 days ago
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"Families should make a beeline for The Deep, Hull's waterside, conservation-led aquarium" π National Geographic names Hull as one of the Best Places in the World to Visit in 2026, and we are honoured to be mentioned!π Alongside so many organisations, we're proud to be a part of this amazing city!
20 days ago
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Happy International Sawfish Day! π¦ 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
27 days ago
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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! β¨ The winners will be announced on the 20th November. Good luck to all the finalists! π
#TheDeepHull
#Aquarium
#HEYBizAwards
#HEYBA
27 days ago
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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
about 1 month ago
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It's been great to see so many visitors taking part in our rooftop tours as part of the Heritage Open Days programme! π€οΈ We hope you all had a great time!
#TheDeepHull
#Aquarium
#RooftopTours
#HullWhatsOn
#WhatsOnYorkshire
#Heritage
#HeritageTours
#HeritageOpenDays
#HODS
#HODS2025
about 2 months ago
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Today we're at
@uniofhull.bsky.social's
Freshers Fair, 10am-4pm! π§ We're looking forward to welcoming many new students to the area and showing them all our fantastic city has to offer. π
#TheDeepHull
#Aquarium
#Hull
#HullUniversity
#UniversityOfHull
#FreshersFair
#Students
#StudentDiscount
about 2 months ago
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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. π± This autumn, celebrate a decade of
@projectseagrass.bsky.social's
#SeagrassSpotter
campaign by helping to reach 10,000 sightings!
https://bit.ly/4mVHgA8
2 months ago
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A night to sink your teeth into... π¦ 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 Β£7.50, recommended for ages 14+. BOOK π
bit.ly/3X6aQHY
2 months ago
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ππQuinn Clarkππ
2 months ago
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 ππ It was magical, and I've come away with a wealth of photos/video/audio to use for my book!
#thedeep
#thedeephull
#societyofauthors
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What a beautiful moment to capture! π πΈ Thanks for sharing, To Hull and Back.
#TheDeepHull
#Aquarium
#Rainbow
#Hull
#HullPhotos
#HullPhotography
2 months ago
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Our popular Education bookings are now OPEN for the next academic year! πͺΌ 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. πͺΈ
https://bit.ly/4p0PDvx
2 months ago
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We're excited to be involved for the first time in this year's Hull
#HeritageOpenDays
2025 programme! π‘ Join us on the 18th and 19th September for rooftop tours, running every 30 minutes between 10am-2pm (8 tours per day). π For more information and to book, visit:
https://bit.ly/3JzwyAr
3 months ago
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We're looking for a #HeadofConservation, an exciting new opportunity! π’ 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
3 months ago
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Leigh Windridge Photography
3 months ago
The Deep...
@thedeephull.bsky.social
#Photography
#Hull
#BlackAndWhite
#Monochrome
#ClassicMono
#Clouds
#SilentSunday
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NEYEDC
3 months ago
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/...
π±
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#91 Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage by Andy Barker β neyedc
Andyβs chosen species is the lovely perennial plant Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage, Chrysosplenium oppositifolium . Andy is a Trustee of the YHEDT, a role he has undertaken since 2007. Andy is ...
https://www.neyedc.org.uk/100-species/2025/8/21/91-opposite-leaved-golden-saxifrage-by-andy-barker
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UN Environment Programme
3 months ago
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 planetβs biodiversity. Hereβs how UNEP supports the protection & sustainable management of these ecosystems:
bit.ly/3JGpopV
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Rob Knell
3 months ago
#Job
going: Head of Conservation
@thedeephull.bsky.social
, 50% with
@uniofhull.bsky.social
with some teaching on our MSc in Wildlife Conservation. Weβre particularly interested in someone with good knowledge of legal frameworks, international agreements, NGOs etc. π§ͺ
www.thedeep.co.uk/jobs
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Jobs | The Deep
https://www.thedeep.co.uk/jobs
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David K Smith
3 months ago
The Deep, Hull.
@thedeephull.bsky.social
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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
4 months ago
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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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4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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.
bit.ly/3I88ALO
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Sustainable Palm Oil Choice
5 months ago
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-...
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Sustainable Palm Oil Communities now include close to 200 businesses committed to sustainable palm oil - Sustainable Palm Oil Choice
Since the launch of the Sustainable Palm Oil Communities Project back in 2017, our aim has been clear: to empower communities across the UK to support the use of sustainable palm oil. As we continue t...
https://www.sustainablepalmoilchoice.eu/sustainable-palm-oil-communities-now-include-close-to-200-businesses-committed-to-sustainable-palm-oil/
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Humber Education Trust
5 months ago
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
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Denise w
5 months ago
Family day out at
@thedeephull.bsky.social
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'Tanks' for visiting! π¦
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5 months ago
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Coming very soon... π The Wreck, opening this summer! Stay tuned for more updates. πͺΈ
#TheDeepHull
#Aquarium
#Summer
#TheWreck
#NewExhibit
#NewHabitat
#ComingSoon
#StayTuned
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Curiosity
5 months ago
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
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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¦
bit.ly/4jIu8vG
5 months ago
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Sustainable Palm Oil Choice
5 months ago
A must-read article from
@biaza.bsky.social
's Catherine Barton.
#Zoos
doing it right!
@chesterzoosci.bsky.social
@thedeephull.bsky.social
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Great to 'sea' you! π
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
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#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§
6 months ago
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Mike Peatman
6 months ago
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
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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. π¦ Find out more:
bit.ly/4ksCj05
#BigSharkPledge
#ActForOceanics
6 months ago
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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.
6 months ago
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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
6 months ago
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Mike Peatman
6 months ago
Found Carol's rat at
@thedeephull.bsky.social
part of the
#amischiefofrats
trail
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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
7 months ago
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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
7 months ago
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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
7 months ago
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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
7 months ago
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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
7 months ago
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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.
8 months ago
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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!
8 months ago
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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
8 months ago
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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
8 months ago
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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
8 months ago
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Still tickets available for
#DiveDeeper
, in partnership with ColliderFest 2025!π¬ Thursday 13th March, 6:30pm Enjoy an evening of
#talks
from our fantastic
#guestspeakers
, Wrendale Designs, University of Hull and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust! π¦ͺ Tickets are Β£7.50, book:
bit.ly/3X6aQHY
8 months ago
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