What defines a mermaid as a professional? The fine line between hobbyist and professional mermaid is further defined by the safety training and certifications professionals will take on to ensure the services they are offering for the general public have met the highest industry standards. Mermaiding may look incredibly easy for us professionals, but that’s mainly due to the underwater training, practice, and courses we have taken to make it look so. In actuality, mermaiding can be quite contradictory to how we were all taught to swim. Having a sense of comfort in the water will lead to a safer (and more fun) experience in a full tail, and safety is paramount in breath hold diving activities. View my credentials and training below, from NAUI Skin Diver to NAUI Rescue Diver, and the specialty courses I earned through PADI and SDI Dive Agencies.