Sigh, it would be nice if they were native to our kelp forests, but I hear the water is too cold.
Photos of Weeki Wachee Mermaid Tribute to USA Olympics
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Yes, I think they are an endemic species native only to west central Florida. From what I've read (Weeki Wachee Springs), they were first discovered about 60 years ago. Bill, as a marine biologist maybe you should come to Florida and do some very thorough analysis of this captivating species. 
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Wow.....what a DB
..........as a marine biologist maybe you should come to Florida and do some very thorough analysis of this captivating species.
I knew I never should have gotten into business. "Marine Biologist" I was told....Darn the lifetime of bad decisions. :11doh:
Doug, I think you have a good idea. Let's see if I can write a successful grant to study the reproductive behavior of these unique aquatic beings. After all, I should be in Florida again about Nov-Dec to help Mom out in Sarasota.
Great job Doug!
The mermaids of yesteryear were referred to above--Attached is a pic of some of the mermaids from the 50's and 60's-today! This was taken at a house concert at Jill Heinerth's place. The guys are legendary Texas singer-songwriter, Eric Taylor and not-so-legendary Jill's husband Robert McClellan (in green). That's Ross Ambrose and cave diver Scott Butsch lurking. The mermaids (who still look great and swim in Mermaid reunion shows) are Crystal, Barbara and Denise and ?Jean? That spring water may indeed be the fountain of youth!
The mermaids of yesteryear were referred to above--Attached is a pic of some of the mermaids from the 50's and 60's-today! This was taken at a house concert at Jill Heinerth's place. The guys are legendary Texas singer-songwriter, Eric Taylor and not-so-legendary Jill's husband Robert McClellan (in green). That's Ross Ambrose and cave diver Scott Butsch lurking. The mermaids (who still look great and swim in Mermaid reunion shows) are Crystal, Barbara and Denise and ?Jean? That spring water may indeed be the fountain of youth!
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I don't understand.
If the lion fish made it Jamaica from Florida, how come no mermaid sightings yet off our coast?
What's up with that?
If the lion fish made it Jamaica from Florida, how come no mermaid sightings yet off our coast?
What's up with that?
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I am a personal friend of Barbara (far right) and until you see her swim, you don't know what athleticism is. She is amazing.
