Meet the merpeople: ‘Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever’

Professional mermaids risk hypothermia, seasickness and the cling of skin-tight silicone, but the reward is becoming an ‘ocean ambassador’ – and a bit more colour in the world ...
WLRN

Tails from deep: Mermaids from Weeki Wachee's past reunite for a nostalgic swim

If you've checked out the mermaid show at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, you know how special it is. For people who aren't aware of the shows, here's a quick breakdown: insanely athletic women put ...
Sixth Tone

Sting in the Tail: Life’s No Fairy Tale for Mermaid Dancers

Gliding through the water in her mermaid outfit, Lin Yan feels as if she’s flying. She takes a deep breath, dives to a depth of 3 meters, and swims to the rhythm of the music, blowing bubbles to the ...
Tampa Bay Times

I became a Weeki Wachee mermaid at Sirens of the Deep camp, and you can too

Past and present Weeki Wachee mermaids teach the ways of Old Florida sirens. Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at ...