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Linden Wolbert is one of the most famous professional mermaids working today. When the L.A.-based "mermaid edutainer" quit her old job to pursue her passion in 2005, she says there were no other ...

Once upon a time, the mermaid Ariel dreamed of ditching her fins for feet. Every day in the real world, twin sisters Abby and Bryn Roberts fulfill the fantasies of people who want to become mermaids.

By sheer accident, the 22-year-old sisters dove into a thriving but hidden mermaid culture, connected by social media and celebrated in pop culture. It's part Disney, part "Splash," part ancient myth ...

It took three years for an international mermaid and pirate convention to land in Tampa. Bewildering, when you think of how deep the ties to mermaids and nautical lore run through this part of the ...

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Situated on a faux rock, three beautiful mermaids wearing colorful tails and seashell bras greeted each guest who walked into the Wyndham Orlando convention hall Saturday. Across the room at ...