NOAA Stands Against Mermaids

In an attempt to bring clarity to one of the great scientific debates of our time—of any time—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has taken a strong stand on the existence of mermaids.“ No evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found ,” the federal agency declares in a statement on its website. NOAA, better known for issuing reports on such topics as fishery stocks and climate trends, was apparently moved to wade into the mermaid debate by an Animal Planet special that made the case for the mythical creatures’ existence/ Will Oremus , Slate. More here. (AP file photo: “Mermaids” swim in the Ocean Reef display, at the Sea Life London Aquarium, London)

Question: Would you like to think Mermaids exist? Why? Why not?