The Journal

Stories & Discoveries

Mermaid tales, new statue discoveries, mythology and ocean culture from around the world.

The Story Behind the Ko Samet Statues

Ko Samet is a small island in a cluster of islands on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. Its beautiful beaches…

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A Look Into The Tale – and Tail – of Oannes

Many mythologies feature mermaids, mysterious half-fish, half-human beings. Various cultures worshiped or feared them as deities or spirits. Most have…

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Five Endangered Marine Species – Can We Save Them?

Earth is still the only place we humans have confirmed as supporting life. Of the millions of species on our…

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The Best Mermaid Shows

Would you like to see mermaids? Who wouldn’t? After thousands of years and multiple legends about them in many different…

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Who Was Amphitrite and Why is Her Statue Off Grand Cayman Island?

There is no shortage of beautiful sights in the Caribbean, but there is one that only so many can see……

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A Dip Into the Story of Melusine

Unless you know your mythology, you might be thinking, “Who or what is Melusine? A medication? A monster from Harry…

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The Cultural Significance of Mermaids Around the World – Part 2

So many cultures have amazing myths and stories about mermaids or creatures like them. The form and interpretation you probably…

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The Cultural Significance of Mermaids Around the World – Part 1

For thousands of years, in just about every culture spanning the globe, humankind has told tales that blur the line…

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