Are Mermaids Real? Mermaids and Marine Mammals at NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort

Mermaids have been a mainstay in maritime lore for centuries across multiple cultures. Described as creatures that are half human and half fish, they are portrayed in modern culture as beautiful. However, father back through history and lore, mermaids looked very different.
Join Emily as she heads to the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort to talk to Museum Curator Christine about the connection between mermaids and marine mammals, and asks the question we all want to know: are mermaids actually real?