Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 14

PLAY 3 3. Singapore mermaid Syrena poses on a rocky outcrop 4. Chinese mermaid Dada Li emerges from an underwater cave 4 WHAT MAKES A MERMAID? According to its most common definition, a mermaid is a mythical aquatic creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish. They are benevolent, can breathe underwater, and control wind and water. It is often said that mermaids seek love with men, but can turn from friendly to beastly if their love is unrequited. If this happens, they will raise storms and floods and cause ships to sink. Oh, and yes, there are mermen as well. SDOP SDOP 12 Dada Li (China), Hidy Yu (Hong Kong), Joyce Ng (Hong Kong), Odessa Bugarin (Philippines), Syrena (Singapore) MERMAIDS AT ADEX 2016! ADEX is thrilled to have real-life mermaids performing at the event once again this year, including Syrena from Singapore, Dadi Li from China, Odessa Bugarin from the Philippines, and Joyce Ng and Hidy Yu from Hong Kong. Visitors can see these mythical creatures come alive as they swim and perform in our special dive tank. They will also be at the ADEX pool, where kids can meet, and take photos with, their favourites.