Have you ever wondered how ecosystems survive in the Polar Regions?
Are you fascinated by the weird and wonderful things that happen with Glaciers in Greenland, and what Climate Change there might mean for us here in the UK?
Curious about how those thrilling Arctic documentaries are captured? Just what is hidden below the 5km thick sheets of ice in Antarctica?
Embark on a polar adventure in the next instalment of ‘Dive Deeper’, on Tuesday 24 January 2023 from 6:30pm, to explore exactly that, through a relaxed evening of informative talks.
We are delighted to welcome 5 Champions of the Polar Regions:
Professor Brad Gibson (The University of Hull) – Polar Astronomy
Professor David John Drewry (Former Director, British Antarctic Survey) – Antarctica – The Land Beneath the Ice
Dr Cath Waller (The University of Hull) – Living and working in Antarctica
Dr Laurence Dyke (UK Hydrographic Office) – Glaciology in Greenland
Yolly Bosiger (BBC Natural History Unit) – Frozen Planet II – a Masterclass on filming in the cold (via Zoom)
Tickets
Tickets are just £7.50, the bar will be open and serving a range of draft beers, wines, soft/hot drinks and delicious sandwiches, donuts and in house bakes.
Venue Details
Visit The Deep, Hull’s award-winning aquarium and be taken on a journey through prehistoric seas, past tropical lagoons, into the vast open oceans, down to the darkest depths, through the chilly Kingdom of ice and into the future. The Deep is home to spectacular animals including sharks and stingrays, the UK’s only pair of Green sawfish, hundreds of tropical reef fish, Loggerhead sea turtles a colony of Gentoo penguins, and much more to keep all ages entertained. Take a walk through the viewing tunnel and ride in the glass lift through the 10 metre Endless Ocean tank. Little nippers can enjoy the interactive magic floor, fossil brushing station and designing their own sea creature at Digi:Sea. The Deep offers FREE return visits for 12 months with the Annual Pass. Full terms and conditions can be found on The Deep’s website. Please note that all tickets must be pre booked online (including Annual Pass holders). Access at The Deep The Deep is fully accessible and offers a wide range of access aids to assist visitors with additional needs. These include audio and Braille guides, large print leaflets, foreign language leaflets, social stories, mobility aids and a Changing Places facility. Please visit the website for more details.
Facilities
Accessible Information Points
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Blue-Badge Parking
Hearing Loop
Level Access
Wheelchair Access