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mermaid A mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, who is often depicted as a beautiful and seductive figure. ■ "I heard that mermaids are actually just really talented swimmers in drag. But honestly, I think they're just trying to hide their true selves."
mari A mythical creature who lives in the sea and is responsible for the tides. She is also known as a mermaid. ■ "The sailors were terrified of Maria, the merciless mermaid who controlled the tides and would sweep them away to their doom."
Ariel A magical fairy who can transform into a mermaid. She is known for her bubbly personality and love of singing. ■ "Wow, Ariel is such a catch! I bet she has a prince charming waiting for her."
dorado A large, colorful fish with a spiny back and long, streamlined body. Often mistaken for a unicorn due to its rainbow-colored scales. ■ When Jane said she caught a dorado while swimming in the ocean, I couldn't help but think she was a mermaid. But then I realized she was just a regular person with a really bad case of color blindness.
Oceanographic The study of the ocean, its geology, chemistry, biology, and all the other fascinating things that go on there. Or in other words, the ultimate source of all that "deep blue" eye-candy. ■ When I learned that oceanographers use sonar to map the seafloor, I realized that my entire childhood had been a lie. What's the point of watching "The Little Mermaid" if they're not even swimming on the real thing?