Mermaids and Monofins: Benefits and dangers
Mermaids have long been a subject of fascination, and now it’s easy to buy your very own mermaid tail or monofin in any colour or size – but can anyone just strap-on some fins and start swimming? What kind of training do you need? And how long does it take?
Nic spoke to Michaela Werner, Chief Mermaiding Officer at her mermaid school No Ripples, about the increase in popularity of monofin swimming, how it helps to educate kids about the environment, and the dangers of using monofins incorrectly.