Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc.

By Mark Murphy Socorro, January 2025 with Oyster Diving Picture this: giant manta rays gliding effortlessly, playful dolphins pirouetting around you, and a majestic whale shark stealing the spotlight.

Hundreds of years ago, our understanding of the sea was even more limited. Sailors came across many strange creatures, which ...