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The Deep's Tribute to Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE09 May 2024Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE (1940-2024) was Chairman of The Deep from its inception to the time of his sad passing at the end of March. We feel this loss tremendously. Many tributes have beenRead more
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New Bog Garden Project underway thanks to The Nature Hubs Fund03 May 2024Work has recently commenced on an exciting new project, thanks to The Nature Hubs Fund! Recent polling from Hubbub has revealed that 78% of people feel better when spending time around nature. DespiteRead more
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THE DEEP CHARITY: RECRUITMENT FOR TRUSTEES29 April 2024The Deep is an education, conservation charity and public aquarium based in Hull city centre. It has proudly remained financially independent since opening in 2002 and has been enjoyed by nearly 10Read more
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Hull City Nature Challenge is back for 2024!23 April 2024The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an annual nature-recording event, in which a number of cities and regions globally participate. This year, the challenge is taking place on the 26th April- 29thRead more
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Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE (1940-2024)02 April 2024The Deep is immensely saddened to announce the passing of our Chairman, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE. We give thanks to his tremendous vision to create The Deep and then dedicate almost 30Read more
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March of the Penguin Madness Competition13 March 2024In a quest to be crowned the 2024 Penguin Champion, 48 penguins representing 10 different species have been nominated from zookeepers and aquarists around the world eager to go head-to-head inRead more
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“Jewel of York” Tansy Beetle populations are shining!19 February 2024For over 10 years, local volunteers organised by the Tansy Beetle Action Group (or TBAG for short) have been pacing the banks of the River Ouse, counting beetles one by one on clumps of Tansy – itsRead more
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New Sustainable Packaging Solution Introduced at The Deep's Cafés26 January 2024We are delighted to now be using Notpla packaging for some of our products in The Deep’s café. Notpla’s range of seaweed-based food containers are carefully engineered to eliminate waste. TheirRead more
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New England Aquarium Turtle Rehabilitation21 December 2023Each year, around autumn time, hundreds of sea turtles are found stranded along the many miles of beaches in Cape Cod. Seasonal changes, as well as climate change, cause this annual phenomenon. InRead more
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Catering Services team a Champion of Sustainable Palm Oil Community20 November 2023East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Catering Services team become a Champion of the local Sustainable Palm Oil Community The council’s Catering Services team are now officially accredited as a championRead more
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Sighted Guide Training With Guide Dogs North East25 August 2023The Deep is a very visual place for all of our guests and crew alike. We have a number of different exhibits around the aquarium that are home to many different animals, from sharks and penguins toRead more
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BIAZA Jellyfish Research Trip20 July 2023This July, our Husbandry Crew led the 2nd BIAZA Jellyfish Focus Group field research trip. Chaired by The Deep, the Jellyfish Focus Group is a collection of professional jellyfish aquarists from zoosRead more