Red List Status:
Least Concern
For more info on classifications visit www.iucnredlist.org
Did you know?
Diet
They have evolved to effectively feed on plankton in the water. They'll generally face the current and wait for dinner to head their way.
Fun fact
Spotted Garden Eels get their name because their colonies look like sea grass from a distance.
Habitat
They're found in the sandy bottom of the Western Pacific.
At just over a centimetre in diameter, Garden eels may be small compared to other species of eels, but what they lack in size they make up for in muscle. They use their strong, muscular tails to dig into the sandy seafloor then secrete a slimy mucus which acts like cement to keep its burrow from caving in. They spend the majority of their lives partially embedded in the sea floor, hiding fully in their holes when they see a predator. There can be hundreds of thousands of eels in just one colony.
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 Monday - Friday and 9am - 6pm weekends & school holidays (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 |
|---|---|
| Adult | £17.75 |
| Child (3 - 15) | £14.00 |
| Under 3s/Essential carers | FREE |
| Student*/Senior | £16.75 |
* Students must provide a valid NUS card or proof of age is required for school/sixth form students
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Public transport information
The Deep takes the safety and security of its staff and visitors seriously and continues to work with Counter Terrorism Police Officers to review security regimes on a regular basis.
The Deep reserves the right to carry out random bag searches at reception. To minimise delays, please avoid bringing large bags and rucksacks into the attraction.
More information can be found on how to play your part here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stay-safe-film https://www.mi5.gov.uk/what-you-can-do
