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Diet
They're generally between 5 and 40 cm in diameter and feed mainly on plankton.
Fun fact
These jellyfish can form massive blooms in the water, which may be so dense that it becomes difficult for small boats to travel through.
Habitat
They're found in both inshore seas and oceans and can withstand temperatures as low as -6 and as high as 31 degrees Celsius.
They are Britain's most common jellyfish, but can have massive populations in some areas, but be totally absent from others. It's been found up estuaries and in harbours and is especially common in Scottish sea lochs. They swim by pulsing the main umbrella shaped part of their anatomy, but swim to stay at the surface of the water rather than travel through it. It means the tentacles can be spread over the largest possible area to catch food better.
Animal zone
Cool Seas
Experience life in the cool seas and see creatures from our coastal waters as well as deep-water dwellers
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 | £16.50 |
| Child (3 - 15) | £13.00 |
| Under 3s/Essential carers | FREE |
| Student*/Senior | £15.50 |
* 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
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