She’s living a life of porpoise. Nikky Wegloop, 19, loves the water — and has turned her passion into a profession as a mermaid and qualified scuba diver. Wegloop, who lives in Mijas Costa, Spain, ...

Mermaid Elle — a.k.a. Elle Jimenez — opens up to PEOPLE about what it really takes to be a real-life mermaid Jimenez says that working as a mermaid for 10 years has been physically draining on her ...

In recent years, so-called “mer-culture” has been on the rise. Of course, no discussion of mermaids can be made without referencing the original “The Little Mermaid,” which Disney released in theaters ...

CAMDEN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Kids in Camden, New Jersey, were in awe of a real-life mermaid on Friday! The mermaid made a surprise visit to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden. She stopped by to talk ...

The Camden Adventure Aquarium is always filled with underwater creatures—even mermaids. From Feb. 21 to March 16 (Fridays ...

Underwater enchantment awaits! Mermaids have made their way back to Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. From February 29 through March 17, Thursday to Sunday only, guests have the chance to make ...

Mermaid Elle, a.k.a. Elle Jimenez, tells PEOPLE about the highs and lows of working as a professional mermaid Mermaid Elle — a.k.a. Elle Jimenez — opens up to PEOPLE about what it really takes to be a ...