Across the world, people are increasingly embracing the subculture of "mermaiding." At its simplest, these are humans of all genders, shapes and backgrounds who enjoy dressing up as mermaids. But
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Real-life mermaids pods are attracting a growing number of curious beachgoers as they spring up across Australian beaches.
Lauren Metzler founded Sydney Mermaids earlier this year after injuring her back and is adamant donning a tail and diving deep helped heal her physically and mentally.
The ocean activist and children s illustrator said she can t imagine her life without her new hobby.
The mermaid community in Sydney is based on self love, body confidence and fitness I think its changed my life. Before I would walk and I would be in so much pain, she told 9News. Every day I could only walk 10 minutes a day. It was so painful to even go to the grocery store. Then I started mermaiding . It s been super incredible for my recovery.
A growing pod of mermaids are making a splash in Sydney this summer as part of a new underwater movement you must sea to believe.
Most people would think mermaids only reside in children s movies and TV shows, with Ariel s iconic green tail and purple shell bikini coming to mind.
But speaking to 9news.com.au, a pod of adult mermaids are working to change the mindsets of beach-loving Aussies, encouraging more people to put on a tail and take up the swimming hobby trending across the world this summer.
Mermaid Sinead on a rock at a Sydney beach.(Supplied Nine)