s ancient legends go – a long, long time ago – the oceans were filled with krakens, giant sea serpents, all manner of sea monsters, and other fantastical creatures. But one creature that kept showing up in various, isolated stories from all over the world was a half-woman, half-fish lifeform known as a mermaid. Dugongs and manatees, also known as sea cows and the oceans largest herbivore, have long
