Merpeople are—and always have been—everywhere. From coffeehouses to tuna cans, church carvings to cave walls, cinema screens to cosplaying, sightings to scientific studies, humans have fostered an intimate, ever-evolving relationship with these hybrid creatures. In doing so, we repeatedly demonstrate a fascination with mermaids and mermen which extends well beyond simple fantasy or myth. As my forthcoming book, Merpeople: A Human History (Reaktion Books) argues, humankind’s ongoing obsession with merpeople reveals much about our place in the world, and how we continuously use mermaids and trit ..read more

So you want to swim like a mermaid, do you? Well, luckily you have some choices for mermaid monofins to help you get that kick down. Each monofin has different features and price points so it’s nice to know what’s out there. If you are new to the mermaid scene you might want to go with something more flexible and cost-effective to get your ankles and leg muscles used to the movements. Check out these options below and let me know in the comments below which one you choose! Finfun Let’s start with a good basic monofin from Finfun. These are made from a flexible flat plastic cut out covered in s ..read more

Are you craving a mermaid getaway in 2020? Check out this Mermaid Week in Maldives hosted by Mermaid Kat. This lady is all about hosting an unforgettable week for mermaids and merman everywhere. Here are the quick details in a snapshot: Date: 5th to 12th September 2020 Location: Malé, the capital of the Maldives, where you board a yacht Cost: $2,800-$3,600 depending on the package You might be asking yourself, “what does a mermaid getaway week really look like?” And, “is it for me?” The answer is yes. All levels and skillsets are welcome! You can be a total newbie or a professiona ..read more

If you are interested in a comfortable way to improve your dolphin kick as a mermaid, look into the Finis Luna Monofin! Not all monofins are created equal and there are things that should be considered before buying. In this review, you will learn about the company Finis (pronounced fin-niece) and why the Luna Monofin is a great addition to your mermaid collection! Discount code: EverythingMermaid30 30% off CHECK HERE TO BUY! Quick Finis Luna Monofin Review $69.99-$89.99 Quick Summary The Finis Luna Monofin is a great choice for mermaids out there looking to improve their dolphin kick. Not ..read more

Meet Emily Alexandra Guglielmo the American Mermaid from sunny and sandy Tampa Florida. This lady is all about water conservation, organic cosmetics, and being a mermaid. She likes her image to be more “sexy siren” and has goals to travel the world with other mermaids. Check out her story below! Where did you get the title of American Mermaid?  I started off as The Florida Mermaid actually, and once I started branching out and getting booked to do mermaid gigs all over the country, that was when I bought the domain name and trademarked The American Mermaid! So now I have bo ..read more

Introducing the Adult Guppy Tail by Mertailor! These guys seem to do everything well. If you are looking for a strong quality monofin accompanied with a fabric skin, you are in luck! Discount Code For 10% off Adult Guppy Tail (excluding silicone monofin): MOLLY10 Mermaid Linden Monofin by Body Glove Let’s start talking about the monofin by Mermaid Linden. First of all, I am a huge fan of this gal. She is one of the OMGs (original Mermaid Gangsters) and has been a leading lady in the industry. She has successfully designed a comfortable monofin for us inspiring mermaids. Her unique signature sh ..read more

It’s that time of year! Ready to get that mermaid Halloween costume out? Don’t have one? Never fear! You have come to the right place. Check out these Mermaid Halloween outfits to help inspire yours this year. Whether it’s a quick buy on amazon or piecing together your own, we got ideas! What are you doing for Halloween this year? comment below! The little Mermaid Halloween costume Ariel the Little Mermaid from Disney is always a classic. Purple top, green bottoms, red hair. BOOM! This blue and purple corset has good wiring and is true to the sizing chart. The tail fluke is foam so it will kee ..read more

Mermaids have influenced and impacted our cultures over the centuries. We all love to fantasize if real mermaids exist and there are plenty of stories out there to support it! In the meantime, check out these mermaid facts from history and legends, to pop culture and new mermaid movies coming out! Enjoy! Historical mermaid Facts The First Mermaid The first mermaid or half-human recordings come from ancient Syria, with a woman name was Atargatis. She was a beautiful and powerful priestess who fell in love with a human shepherd boy. He, simply being mortal, did not survive her divine lovemaking ..read more

Our July mermaid of the month comes from Orange County California! Mermaid Avalon is born and raised in that same area and has loved the ocean from an early age. In this interview, she gives us some great insights into the mermaid business and what the California scene is like! She is an amazing mermaid that has put a lot of time into her profession and aims to make dreams come true. Keep reading to learn more about her! Where are you from? What do you enjoy filling your day with? I was born and raised in (the ocean off of) Orange County, California. My favorite pastime is riding my seahorses ..read more

We have all heard of mermaid sightings around the world. Are they just folktales? Or, are they true but passed off as stories? I did my best to scour the internet and find every documented sighting and mapped them out for you. Please share and let me know your thoughts and if there is a sighting you would like to add! Mermaid Sightings by map Mermaid Sightings (2) Click here to add your own mermaid sighting!  1st Century A.D. by Pliny the Elder Pliny the Elder was a famous scientist around the time of the 1st century A.D. He wrote multiple accounts in Natural History about Nereids (a typ ..read more