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

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

Two Miami natives have joined forces to send Miamians on a treasure hunt of epic proportions and the goal is to ensure ...

“The best apocryphal story credits Christopher Columbus for spotting a mermaid during his voyage but actually ‘discovering’ North America’s first manatee,” he continues, adding that ...

Kasetsart University's marine ecologist Thon Thamrongnawasawat has called for Thai people to preserve dugongs, saying that the population of the mammals has been dropping every year due to a decline ...

10151 Estero Town Commons Place, No. 204; 239-221-3478; royalscoop.com Chubby Mermaid: Gary Fortin and Josh Hoover opened this brewery with the cute manatee logo and seriously fun beer on Oct ...

Mermaid sightings by sailors, when they weren't made up, were most likely manatees, dugongs or Steller's sea cows (which became extinct by the 1760s due to over-hunting). Manatees are slow-moving ...

Right in the heart of this paradise sits The Lorelei, a waterfront tiki bar that’s more Florida than a flamingo wearing mouse ears. The Lorelei is the kind of place that makes you want to quit your ...

This dream road trip takes you through 14 enchanting destinations along the coast. Surf’s up in New Smyrna Beach, where the ...

One of the threats to manatees is cold stress. Manatees need warmth to survive. They’re vulnerable when the water temperature drops below 68 degrees, between November to March. Their round ...

They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you’re in luck: Now’s the best time to ...