Red List Status:
Least Concern
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Diet
Regal tangs eat the excess algae off coral by grazing on it with their sharp teeth. This prevents the coral from suffocating.
Fun fact
This type of fish became famous as the character Dory from Nemo. She's very forgetful in the film, but as far as we know they don't have any memory issues!
Habitat
They live in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean in the coral reefs that grow along the shores.
These fish are quite social and are usually found in pairs or small groups. Often, they form schools with 10 to 12 members, sometimes mixing with different species of fish too. When faced with a predator they'll often "play dead" by lying on their side and remaining still until the predator passes them by.
Animal zone
Changing Seas
Explore our new exhibit and learn all about how climate change is affecting our oceans.
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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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.
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