When you think of mermaids, perhaps "The Little Mermaid" or the classic "Splash" comes to mind. Or for younger audiences, "Aquamarine" or even "H2O: Just Add Water"? Maybe your mind goes to children's fairy tales, in which mermaids are fantastical creatures, destined to become princesses. Or, maybe your mind goes to classic fiction and fables, in which mermaids are portrayed as treacherous sirens, hunting and preying on touch-starved sailors at sea.
Simply put, mermaids have long been associated with fiction and folklore — after all, they have the head and upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. But for many, being a mermaid is a reality, a profession – a calling. In fact, there's a whole industry solely dedicated to professional mermaiding. And it's quite prosperous.
