First of all, we've got mermaids and even mermen. In all sorts of different hand crafted silicone, latex, and fabric or neoprene tails. Yes, they swim in those.

In fact, there are kind of a lot of mermaids and mermen...

This first convention in North Carolina had 300 people of all ages and tail types.

Merwranglers and Mertenders are the code name for people (often men but sometimes women) who help mers get from one point to another while in a tail. They carry mermaids around! Because how else do you expect us to get around on land?

This was my awesome boyfriend who helped carry many a mer-friend into the pool. That's a friend, mermaid Kailani who is pictured.

An under the sea themed ball where all mermaids don legs and fishy dresses and costumes.

This is me running a workshop on working with kids. There were plenty of workshops to help other mers bring out their professional side and learn how to perform better along with making money.

The Mermaid Atlantis organized a spectacular runway show with many unique designs all worn by mermaids and mermen. See a video of the fashion show here

Thom is responsible for many of the mermaid tails we have seen in movies, TV, print ads, and commercials since the 80s. He got his start when he helped create the iconic tail from the mermaid movie Splash.

This photograph of Kailani Mermaid in her tail made by Merbellas was shot by the awesome Steve Anton. Many mers got to take advantage of having professional underwater photographers on site.