The Mermaids Of Weeki Wachee Springs...

These are some amazing photos by Annie Collinge. They were taken at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida. The mermaids would do a 30 minute set without the benefit of any scuba gear, using only hoses at the bottom of the lagoon to take a breath. Weeki Wachee Springs was one of the original Old Florida tourist attractions located just north of the Tampa area. They've since lost private ownership and are now run by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Click the link after the photos to see the gallery.

Via: http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2012/04/professional-mermaids-are-lost-treasure-of-florida-park/