Minor Mythology: The “Also-Rans” of Legend

Once upon a time, a mermaid troubled the waters of Beaufort, South Carolina.  Jason Ryan (“City Council Delays Decision on Waterfront Park Art,” The Beaufort Gazette, January 18, 2006) wrote that...

Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2007

Updated Again: Several NP contributors went to the parade and it was fabulous, albeit very very crowded (25th Anniversary, great weather outside, and it might all be gone next year). Watch this space for pics...

Plastics 'poisoning world's seas'

Microscopic particles of plastic could be poisoning the oceans, according to a British team of researchers. They report that small plastic pellets called "mermaids' tears", which are the result of industry and...

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