The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever

Dawn Swimmer, The Mermaid in the Bay

Sea maidens are good for us. They connect us to the life-renewing qualities of water. They link us to the regenerative powers of the subconscious. They combat the bleak reality of our concrete jungles. They deepen our kinship with the wild. In these technological times, may these children of the sea continue to splash vigorously through our dreams ...