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For a flavour of The Deep’s news stories, please explore our latest press releases below. The Deep prides itself on being 'crew friendly'. Our staff are very experienced in working with all kinds of film and broadcast media professionals.
The Deep Team values its relationship with the press and looks forward to working with you in the near future. For all your requirements including quotes, images, background information, visits and filming opportunities please contact:
Linda Martin
Communications Director
The Deep
Hull
HU1 4DP
Tel: 01482 381090
Email: linda.martin@thedeep.co.uk
2nd August 2010 New sharks at The Deep
The Deep aquarium in Hull has just introduced 4 new sharks to its collection. The Epaulette sharks are on display in the Lagoon of Light.
August 2010 Family Beachcomb at Cayton Bay Aug 1st
Families are invited to join in with the first in a series of summer beachcombs led by The Deep. Starts at 1pm, Cayton Bay Sunday August 1st, meet in the Surf Shop Car Park Killerby Cliff, YO11 3NR (there is a small charge for this car park). Please see the press release for more details.
July 2010 World's Largest Jellyfish at The Deep
A jellyfish donated to The Deep by a fisherman is thought to be the largest in the world in an aquarium. The pink Lion’s Mane jellyfish, which was found off the East Yorkshire coast, has a bell of 14 inches (35.5cms) diameter and a mass of pink flowing tentacles. See the video at http://youtu.be/5sHiRsunS5c
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June 2010 New Zebra Sharks at The Deep
The Deep aquarium in Hull is celebrating World Ocean Day* on June 8th, by announcing the arrival of two new sharks. The stunning Zebra sharks, Stegostoma fasciatum, are so called because–they are born stripey, gradually turning spotty, hence their alternative name. See a video of the sharks being introduced to their new home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnLCyjDQi1Y
May 2010 Baby Froglets
The Deep aquarium in Hull is rearing baby Blue Poison Dart frogs, Dendrobates azureus. The baby frogs or froglets as they are known, are tiny replicas of their parents. They have hatched from spawn laid in one of the displays at the aquarium. Blue Poison Dart Frogs are so deadly that indigenous people in the rainforest where the frogs can be found, used to wipe their arrow and darts on the frogs skin before going hunting, hence the name dart frog. The baby froglets are thriving and now measure just under 2cm long, nose to tail.
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May 2010 Ballan Wrasse
The Deep is working with a Scottish marine laboratory to find out if there is an alternative to the chemicals used to treat sea lice on farmed salmon and cod which threaten their health. Ballan Wrasse hatched and reared from eggs donated by The Deep will co-habit with farmed fish. The juvenile wrasse feed on the lice and will hopefully provide an excellent method of ethical and sustainable pest control. To see a video of the egg collection http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-B4dXFB6DI
April 2010 Deep Donates Ray to Dutch Zoo
The Deep is this week donating one of its Bluespotted Ribbontail rays to a Dutch Zoo, (as part of a European breeding programme) breeding programme. The Deep is one of only 3 aquariums in the world to successfully breed this species.
February 2010 Amazon Art Week
The Deep, Hull’s award-winning aquarium is unveiling a new Amazon display tank and has organised exciting Amazon art activities for February half term. Visitors will be able to view the tank as they arrive and depart from The Deep, and take part in family art activities. Tying in with the theme, a new 3D movie, Turtle Vision is being shown daily.
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Jan 2010 Jelly Baby Boom at The Deep
The Deep reports a recent spate of jelly baby births in its maternity unit, behind the scenes. The “blooms” are from 5 different species including a new one to The Deep, – Sea Nettles, so-called because of their sting!
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October 2009 Alien Killer Worm Invades The Deep
The Deep has revealed that it has recently discovered an alien killer worm behind the scenes in its quarantine facility.
October 2009 European Shark Week
The Deep is supporting European Shark Week (October 10-18), organised by the Shark Alliance. Visitors to the attraction can enjoy shark themed activities throughout the week to raise awareness of the plight of sharks and demonstrate their support for shark conservation by signing a petition.
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May 2009 Win a Night at the Aquarium
The Deep is launching a unique family competition* to win a night’s sleepover at the Aquarium. This will be the very first time a family has had an opportunity spend a magical night at The Deep!
