Conservation & Research
As an education and conservation charity, The Deep’s mission is to “To create a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the world’s oceans and inspire positive change for their survival.”
As a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), The Deep provides inspiring formal and informal conservation education to a diverse audience. Providing high levels of animal care and welfare, The Deep contributes to breeding programmes and field conservation. Forging partnerships with key governing bodies, conservation organisations and other prominent zoos and aquariums we are working to make an impact in the protection of our oceans.
Each year the aquarium grows in both popularity and reputation; as a visitor attraction and centre for environmental excellence.
Find out more about The Deep's 2022 - 2026 Conservation and Research Strategy below.
OUR MANTRA
Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at The Deep. It is because of our loyal visitors and supporters that we are able to carry out vital research and conservation work, both in-house, around the UK and right across the world.
The Deep has produced a video to solidify its mission and purpose for being, what we are truly about. We are more than just a tourist attraction. Put simply, we are "for the oceans, for their future".
Our achievements
Find a overview of The Deep's activities and achievments in our 'Year in Review' documents:
Our Partners
The Deep is proud to be partnered and working with the following organisations:
- British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. BIAZA is the professional body that represents the best zoos and aquariums in Britain and Ireland.
- World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. WAZA is the unifying organisation for the world's zoo and aquarium community, together we are 'United for Conservation'.
- International Union for the Conservation of Nature. The IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.
- Yorkshire Nature Triangle. In project is led by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, it aims to raise the profile of East Yorkshire’s fantastic array of nature-tourism.
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a local charity working to protect and conserve Yorkshire's wild places and wildlife for all to enjoy.
- The Shark Trust is a UK based charity focussed on safeguarding the future of sharks and rays through positive change, science, education, influence and action.
- University of Hull. As an anchor institution for the region and its passion for discovery and passing on knowledge, the university has proven itself to be the ideal partner for The Deep’s Learning Centre, helping to raise academic aspirations among young people and inspiring future generations of pioneering scientists, researchers and conservationists.
