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Stories & Discoveries

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

Yokohama’s Scandia Little Mermaid

The Scandia restaurant in the Yokohama harbor just outside Tokyo very appropriately installed a replica of Denmark’s Little Mermaid statue…

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Six Gift Ideas for Adult Mermaid Lovers

Mermaids have been a part of folklore for centuries in many countries around the world. While children are often enthralled…

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Sirena of Guam added to MermaidsOfEarth

The Chamorro culture of Guam has an old folk tale about Sirena of Guam.  The legend is preserved also with…

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2017 Events Every Mermaid Lover Must Go To

Mermaids have held a special place of both mystery and enchantment in people’s minds for centuries and that continues to…

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Eastport Mermaid Statue unveiled on August 1st

Eastport, the eastern-most city in the United States, received its bronze mermaid sculpture yesterday.  map The mermaid was created by…

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Eastport Maine Mermaid statue nears completion

The Bangor Daily News ran this article on the upcoming unveiling of a new mermaid statue in Eastport Maine. https://bangordailynews.com/2015/07/22/news/down-east/mermaid-to-adorn-eastport-harbor-walk/…

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The Animal Planet Mermaid program heightens controversy and discussion

The Animal Planet programs on mermaids have certainly achieved one objective – that of creating news and discussion. It has…

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Actress and mermaid Esther Williams dies at 91

http://www.pressherald.com/swimmer-and-movie-star-esther-williams-dead-at-91_2013-06-06.html   http://blog.aarp.org/2013/06/06/esther-williams-swimming-champion-turned-actress-dies-at-age-91/    

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20′ Mermaid statue installed in Limassol on Cyprus

It was announced today that a 6 meter (20′) bronze mermaid statue was installed on the Porto Bello Business and Cultural…

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Ama the Mermaid has arrived in Tarpon Springs

The beautiful and charming City of Tarpon Springs on the west coast of Florida now has its fabulous 6′ 4″…

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