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Mermaid Transformations - Dormont Pool Today marked the end of another summer season for Mermaid Transformations at Dormont Swimming Pool. There are tails drying, equipment waiting to be put away, photographs to sort through, and all of the little remnants that come after a summer spent creating something rather unusual. And tonight, I found myself thinking about how strange this whole thing really is. I started Mermaid Transformations because of something I experienced in th

Recently, I stumbled across Feedspot's list of the world's top Mermaid Instagram influencers, and it got me thinking—not just about who made the list, but about what this incredible community represents. The mermaid world has grown tremendously over the last decade. What was once considered a niche hobby has evolved into a global movement filled with artists, performers, educators, ocean advocates, underwater photographers, tail makers, freedivers, and dreamers. Today, mermai

Get tips on choosing the right equipment to transform into your mermaid self and swim gracefully through the aquatic world!