Jimenez wears wigs for her performances, applies waterproof makeup to keep her mermaid face bright and friendly and has to ...

On a shady street in the heart of Lincolnton sits a century-old brick warehouse with a small porch, a garage door left ajar and a gravel driveway, leading to a 20,000 gallon water tank that ...

Finfolk is one of several companies producing swimmable mermaid tails, in what’s estimated to be a $143.3 million market for such products.

The class includes a photo shoot with mermaid tails. For more details or to register, call 503-245-4991. The teacher, Stephanie Ross, is a 65-year-old certified mermaid instructor.

People can use the tails for mermaid performances in aquariums, at events like birthday parties or just for fun. “The town definitely knows that we’re the mermaid building,” Bryn said.

Disney’s new “Little Mermaid” drives a wave of business for the mermaid industry. The new film is expected to pull in more than $100 million at the box office.

Mermaid tails, whether used by adults or children, are allowed at Springfield-Greene County Park indoor and outdoor pools, said Jenny Edwards, park board public information administrator.

People can use the tails for mermaid performances in aquariums, at events like birthday parties or just for fun. “The town definitely knows that we’re the mermaid building,” Bryn said.

In the wake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” live-action feature film, Fin Fun, an Idaho Falls-based company, is seeing a tsunami of sales for its mermaid tails.

According to a news release, the Silverton Casino Hotel has expanded its “mermaid school” to now allow teens and adults to take part. Previously, the property only offered the unique children ...

Mermaid tails made of silicon, left and center, and neoprene, right, shimmer in the mermaid tank. The silicon tails can weigh between 35 to 40 pounds. ...