More than 70% of Americans say a rewarding career or job is extremely important to live a fulfilling life — more important than family, friends or wealth. CBS News interviewed a broad array of workers ...

MerPeople is the newest docuseries released on Netflix about a small group of individuals who aim to become professional mermaids. Directed by Cynthia Wade, the four episodes splish and splash through ...

The mythical creatures have existed across the world and appeared in stories for hundreds of years. They are back in the forefront with Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” and ...

When you think of a traditional mermaid, Ariel from ‘The Little Mermaid’ or other cartoons come to mind. But, there are real-life mermaids living among us: people who are ‘professional’ mermaids ...

When the Audubon Aquarium asked if I would like to try my hand at mermaiding, there was only one answer: Absolutely. I clearly had no idea what would be involved. Perhaps there were elements of ...

Swimmers of all ages channel their inner mermaid at the Brooklyn swim school. — -- This class is making a big splash with anyone willing to dive in. The life of “The Little Mermaid” is becoming a ...

Becoming a mermaid is the stuff of fairy tales, but one group in Maine teaches people how to swim like one to make that fantasy a reality. "Just really leaving the land world behind because it's about ...

A woman who grew up terrified of the ocean is now a professional mermaid — making thousands of dollars in a short period of time. Elle Jimenez is a 34-year-old mermaid originally from Puerto Rico. She ...

In case you've been living under the sea, you'll know that mermaids have basically become everyone's spirit animal this year - mermaid makeup? Sure. Multi-coloured mermaid hair? Why not. And let's not ...

Jade Brandt and Nina Nichols had talked for a year about creating a mermaid attraction art installation out of a shipping container when they asked New York artist/writer Jeff Stark if he had heard of ...