A woman who goes by Chè Monique glides through a lake in Northern Virginia, occasionally whipping her long “tail” behind her to splash at the water’s surface. The Northern Virginia woman makes it look ...

Mermaid Elle — a.k.a. Elle Jimenez — opens up to PEOPLE about what it really takes to be a real-life mermaid Jimenez says that working as a mermaid for 10 years has been physically draining on her ...

The ocean is calling you to discover the secrets beneath the waves at Aberdeen’s annual International Mermaid Museum’s Mermaid Festival.

Responsibilities are to portray a mermaid mascot at live events, staying in character at all times; interact with crowds: distribute samples and swag, pose for photos, and spread brand excitement; ...

Mermaid Elle, a.k.a. Elle Jimenez, tells PEOPLE about the highs and lows of working as a professional mermaid Mermaid Elle — a.k.a. Elle Jimenez — opens up to PEOPLE about what it really takes to be a ...