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Contributing in this issue
PHOTOGRAPHER: ERIC KELSEY
@MEMORIES IMAGINED | FB MEMORIES IMAGINED
Eric has been a professional photographer for over a decade. Having worked with mermaids
for the last 3 years, he knows the nuances needed for mer-tography. With covers in multiple
magazines including Fins, Eric has been a with Fins since it’s beginning!
PHOTOGRAPHER: RON MCGEE
@RAMVISIONS | FB RAM PHOTOGRAPHICS
Professional photographer for over 50 years, photography has always been a passion - having
fun while getting the image right. He enjoysevery aspect of photography and combining
photography and computer graphic scenes. With drone photography and videography,
expands his portfolio to provide beautiful images and video.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: SCARLET EMRATH & ZEE BLACKWELL
@THEWANTEDDEPTHS
Professionals Zee Blackwell and Scarlet Emrath are photographers with the additional
merits of being merfolk, artists, writers and amazing visual storytellers. Their combined
talents result in TheWantedDepths. Sharing inpsirational messages and stories that
support conservation, inclusivity, and community through the adventures of Mermaid
Alayziah and Merman Zee.
REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER: SMOKIE WEST ©2021 BY CORALIA PEARL
@CORALIAPEARL | FB SMOKIE WEST
College professor finishing her Doctorate in Business Administration, Smokie is also
a professional mermaid. Through her personal and mermaid platform, she promotes
conservation, reducing single use plastics, is a Mermaid Straws ambassador, assist with
local animal rescues when on the water, and rehabilitate injured land animals. Smokie is
also the Fins Director of Education, heading up our new educational platform with CILC.
CORRESPONDENT: MERMAID ONYX ©2021 BY MERMAID ONYX
@MERMAID_ONYX | FB MERMAID ONYX
Onyx is a mermaid, a zoologist, a small business consultant, former military and all around
knowledge power house. Mermaid Onyx and Pirate Greybeard live in Arizona. Onyx works
as a model coach(mermaids too) and professionally models. Onyx has also navigated
legislation in the state of Arizona that helps wildlife and protect animals.
REPORTER: MERMAID BRIZO ©2021 BY MERMAID BRIZO
@THEBARNEGATBAYMERMAID | FB BARNEGATBAYMERMAID
Graceanne spends her time on land working full-time as an environmental educator.
Graceanne is Mermaid Brizo, the owner of Barnegat Bay Mermaids and the founder of
the Mermaids for Environmental Education Group on Facebook. Follow more educational
content with Mermaid Brizo at her website www.barnegatbaymermaid.com or join her
Facebook group.
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REPORTER: MERMAID RIA ©2021 BY MERMAID RIA
@MERMIAD.RIA| FB MERMAID RIA
Mermaid Ria is New Zealand’s real-life mermaid! Underwater performer, model, and
voice for the ocean, Mermaid Ria is a mermaid on a mission to raise awareness of oceanic
issues and to help protect the creatures that call the ocean their home. As well as being
a professional mermaid, Ria is training to become a scuba and freediving instructor and
works as a freelance writer.
REPORTER: PAIGE MOYLES ©2021 BY OCEAN MERMAID PAIGE
@OCEANMERMAIDPAIGE | FB MERMAID PAIGE
Paige is a Canadian professional mermaid, who has worked for over decade in aquatic
entertainment, recreation, fitness, and water quality. She focuses on safety, team building,
uplifting others and showing everyone they have the potential to reach their goals. Paige
is also the Content Director for Fins Magazine, working on pulling all the platforms
REPORTER: MERMAID JACY ©2021 BY MERMAID JACY
@MERMAID_JACY| FB MERMAID JACY
Jacy has been performing in stage shows and operas for 25 years. With a background
and experience in Early Childhood Education, Jacy published her first children’s book in
October 2020. Mermaid Jacy uses mermaiding to promote water safety, to encourage
reading, and to ignite a passion for protecting wildlife and waterways.
REPORTER: MERMAID MYSTIK LEAH ©2021 BY MERMAID MYSTIK LEAH
@MERMAID_MYSTIK_LEAH
Master Social Worker turned pro-mermaid after suddenly gaining custody of a family
member’s young children. Mermaid performing began as self-care and quickly evolved into
joining local conservation and repurposing efforts, waterway cleanups, and collaborations
throughout the community. She values empowerment and being resourceful and enjoys
crafting with organic materials.
CORRESPONDENT: MERMAID BEKAH ©2021 BY MERMAID BEKAH
@MERMAID_BEKAH | FB MERMAID BEKAH
Mermaid Bekah has been mermaiding for 13 years. A freshwater mermaid from
Pennsylvania, she is a professional certified SSI Ocean Mermaid. She runs the Pennsylvania
Mermaid Pod with a passion for conservation, education, community, and growing small
businesses. She creates events, sets up appearances, mentors new mermaids and connects
the merfolk community throughout Pennsylvania.
REPORTER: TIFFANY KAY MEYER ©2021 BY TIFFANY KAY MEYER
@PURPLE.DESERT.SIREN | FB PURPLE DESERT SIREN
Military spouse and mother originally from New Orleans, Tiffany has lived and visited places
all over the US including Mexico a few times. She is a disabled mermaid, having found
swimming as one of the few physical activities that she can do safely. Loving marine life
especially orcas and dolphins since she was a small child, she certified to scuba dive at 16.
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