The Journal

Stories & Discoveries

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

The Little Mermaid in Seoul

A 3/4 scale bronze reproduction of Denmark’s sculpture in Copenhagen harbor of The Little Mermaid was installed on the waterfront…

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Cowes Mermaid – Isle of Wight

A mermaid sculpture by Jonathan Wylder was placed in Cowes to celebrate the completion of the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Jubilee…

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Shinjiki Mermaid of Geomundo Islands

On the South Korean island of Geomundo, the Shin-ji-ke Yeo (Sinjiki) Mermaid sculpture was unveiled in November 2010. According to…

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The Haenyeo Mermaid by Dragon’s Head Rock

The South Korean island of Jeju is famous for its mermaid divers (Haenyeo) – women who dive for abalone, seaweed, sea…

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Busan’s Taejongdae Yeongdo Lighthouse mermaid

The Yeongdo Lighthouse Mermaid was unveiled in 2004 and stands a few feet directly in front of the lighthouse, facing…

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Busan’s Princess Hwangok Mermaid

A 4-ton bronze mermaid statue of Princess Hwangok was installed near Doengbaek beach in 1974, but was badly damaged by…

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Jakarta’s Putri Duyung

Putri Duyung means “mermaid” in Indonesian. Putri Duyung Ancol literally means “Mermaid of Ancol Bay” and is an exotic beach…

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