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Diet
Hatchling Loggerheads are omnivores (meaning they eat both animals and plants) but adults are carnivores - preferring crabs and whelks.
Fun fact
They grow to between 84 and 122cm and can weigh up to 400lbs - that's as heavy as a piano!
Habitat
They're found in the Mediterranean, and can dive to depths of more than 1000 metres in search of prey.
Loggerhead turtles are named for their large heads that support powerful jaw muscles, allowing them to crush hard-shelled prey like clams and sea urchins. Worldwide, hundreds of thousands of sea turtles a year are accidentally caught in fishing nets - a threat known as bycatch. Many of their nesting beaches are under threat from tourism development. Research suggests that 52% of the world’s turtles have eaten plastic. A floating plastic bag can look like a jellyfish which is a large component of a sea turtles’ diet.
Animal zone
Endless Ocean
2.5 million litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt make this display home to some of the most incredible animals in the sea.
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 |
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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
Please click here to see The Deep's terms and conditions of entry
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