PHILADELPHIA -- The federal government last week went to unusual lengths to assure America that mermaids do not exist. Really. "No evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found," asserts the ...

Mermaids have been depicted in various forms—from benevolent guides to vengeful spirits—reflecting the diverse ways humanity has sought to understand the mysteries of the ocean.

Those who believe gallivanting off to pursue mermaids may be too much a time suck can instead send in a “mermaid-themed image or video” to Chicken of the Sea for the chance of winning $2,500.

Chicken of the Sea has given its iconic mascot, Catalina, a makeover. In honor of her new look, the brand said it will pay $1 million if someone can prove that mermaids exist (or $2,500 for a cute ...

If no one is able to convince Berk that mermaids exist, Chicken of the Sea will gift one million ounces of food to pantries, according to CMU. Visit the company’s website for full contest rules.

Mermaids will be at Newport Aquarium in Northern Kentucky on select days from Sept. 23 through Oct. 22. The "creatures" will swim, play and entertain underwater as they meet visitors up close.

Since then, has offered his loyal subscribers more mermaid content, including “drone” footage of one apparently swimming in the open sea, which he posted in June 2023.