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Diet
They eat plankton floating in the water. They also eat algae from the reef surface.
Fun fact
All clownfish are born male, and then the largest in a group will turn into a female to reproduce.
Habitat
They live in coral reefs in shallow and calm lagoons in the Indo-West Pacific.
Clownfish live within the tentacles of a variety of venomous anemones - and have a productive relationship with it. Their bodies are covered with mucous which protects them from the venom and means they can hide from predators within it. In return the clownfish remove parasites from the anemone and chase away any species that may try to eat it. Some clownfish are orange and white, but others are black and white.
Animal zone
Slime
Learn all about slime and how animals use it to stay healthy and protect themselves in this colourful display.
The Deep is open daily from 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)
Car parking is available at a cost of £3 for six hours. It can become full during school holidays – alternative car parks can be found here.
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SAT NAV (HU9 1TU) this will take you to Tower Street, Hull, the nearest main road to The Deep.
Type of ticket | Online | On the day |
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Adult | 13.50 | 15.00 |
Child (3 - 15) | 10.57 | 11.75 |
Under 3s/Essential carers | FREE | FREE |
Student*/Senior (60+) | 12.60 | 14.00 |
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