[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-biologist-s-viral-mermaid-act-at-sao-paulo-aquarium-captivates-millions-with":43,"news-related-biologist-s-viral-mermaid-act-at-sao-paulo-aquarium-captivates-millions-with-en":81,"news-related-match-biologist-s-viral-mermaid-act-at-sao-paulo-aquarium-captivates-millions-with-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":69,"title":80},"A biologist from São Paulo has captured the internet's imagination by merging her scientific expertise with a fantastical persona, creating a viral sensation that highlights the intersection of marine education and entertainment. Maria Eduarda Costa Pereira, 26, has been performing as a mermaid at the AcquaMundo aquarium in Guarujá since 2019, a role that began during her animal management internship and has since evolved into a full-fledged career. Her videos, often featuring her gracefully interacting with sharks and other marine life, have collectively garnered more than 14 million views across social media platforms, turning her into an unlikely online star.\n\nThe journey from biologist to mermaid performer started when Maria Eduarda, inspired by mermaid shows she had seen elsewhere, proposed the idea to her supervisors at the aquarium. The opportunity first presented itself during a children's birthday party at the facility, and the positive reception was immediate. \"We never stopped [performing] after that,\" she recounted, noting that the shows quickly became a staple attraction. This success has allowed her to expand her mermaid persona beyond the aquarium, performing at children's events and even institutional actions, demonstrating the broad appeal of her unique blend of education and spectacle.\n\nMaria Eduarda's connection to the ocean runs deep, rooted in a childhood filled with nature and a fascination with mermaid films that made her dream of having a colorful tail. Today, however, her greatest satisfaction comes from witnessing the joy her performances bring to young audiences. \"It is incredibly, completely different to receive the affection from children,\" she shared, emphasizing the emotional reward that complements the physical demands of her work. This focus on engaging children aligns with a broader trend in marine education, where immersive experiences are increasingly used to foster a connection with aquatic environments.\n\nThe technical aspects of her performances are as challenging as they are captivating. Performing in a 7-meter-deep tank, Maria Eduarda executes acrobatics, blows kisses, and makes heart gestures underwater, all while navigating the limitations of poor visibility. \"Because the water is salty and the aquarium's visitation path is dark, I don't have much vision. I see silhouettes,\" she explained. This environment requires a high level of trust in her equipment and her understanding of the animals' behavior, a trust built over years of working as an animal caretaker at the facility.\n\nHer interactions with the aquarium's residents, particularly the sharks, have become a focal point of her viral content. Contrary to common fears, Maria Eduarda describes these encounters as straightforward and natural, a perspective informed by her professional background. \"We already know these animals, so they are not animals that scare me because I already know their behavior; they are not aggressive,\" she stated. She did note, however, that the sea turtle requires extra caution due to its tendency to bite, underscoring the importance of respecting each animal's nature. \"It's just the normal care, both so that I don't get hurt and so as not to hurt or scare them. After all, that is their home,\" she added, highlighting a philosophy of mutual respect that is central to her work.\n\nThe preparation for her first performance in 2019 was notably swift, with her tail arriving just the day before the initial dive. Yet, she was already acclimated to the tank environment from her routine duties of feeding the animals. The adaptation, while not overly complicated, presented significant challenges. \"It was not so complicated an adaptation, but certainly diving with your legs bound, salt water in your eyes, animals swimming in front of you without you seeing anything and it seeming like magic was an enormous challenge. And it continues to be,\" she admitted. The physical demands are considerable, with swimming in a tail requiring precise control of body position, depth, and breath—a skill set that improves with dedicated training.\n\nApnea, or breath-hold diving, is another critical component of her performances that she continues to refine. \"It is another very important issue because we need to understand our limit, but it is also super 'trainable' over time, just like the acrobatics and heart kisses. In the beginning everything seems impossible, but with persistence everything develops naturally,\" she explained. This iterative process of skill development mirrors the training regimens of athletes, emphasizing discipline and incremental progress. The financial investment in specialized tails and equipment is also a factor, though she views it as a worthwhile expenditure for a profession that doubles as a passion.\n\nThe role of her husband has been instrumental in her online success. He accompanies her on every dive, filming the content that she then shares on platforms like TikTok. This partnership has allowed her to document and share her underwater world, providing a window into the reactions of the children she entertains—a perspective she cannot fully appreciate in the moment due to the murky water. The viral spread of these videos has not only brought her national recognition but has also served as a promotional tool for the AcquaMundo aquarium, potentially drawing visitors eager to see the mermaid in person.\n\nMaria Eduarda's story is a testament to the evolving nature of careers in marine biology and public engagement. By embracing a creative and performative approach, she has found a way to make marine science accessible and exciting to a broad audience, particularly children. Her work underscores the potential for unconventional methods to inspire a new generation of ocean enthusiasts. The success of her mermaid act at the AcquaMundo aquarium in Guarujá demonstrates how personal passion, when combined with professional expertise, can create a powerful and viral form of environmental education.\n\nBased on reporting from g1.","news","A biologist's transformation into a mermaid at a São Paulo aquarium has gone viral, with videos of her swimming alongside sharks amassing over 14 million views, showcasing a unique blend of marine biology and performance art.","328116690330062849","326135634081091584","Primera A","0","2026-05-08T08:22:40Z","biologist-s-viral-mermaid-act-at-sao-paulo-aquarium-captivates-millions-with","Globo G1","https:\u002F\u002Fg1.globo.com\u002Fsp\u002Fsantos-regiao\u002Fnoticia\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F08\u002Fbiologa-se-transforma-em-sereia-e-viraliza-ao-interagir-com-tubaroes-em-aquario-do-litoral-de-sp-video.ghtml","326257537764560896","Nacional",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326257544227983360","326257539962376192","326222712143876096","326255039532240896","326257535952621568","326257537596788736","326257537798115328","326257817658855424","326222707169431552","326222713142120448",[57,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"Santos","Como","Portugal","Maribor","Marseille","FC Porto","Rio Ave","Marine","Anderlecht","Canada","Biologist's Viral Mermaid Act at São Paulo Aquarium Captivates Millions with Shark Encounters",[82,118,146,158],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":84,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":104,"title":117},"France U17 demolished Montenegro 5-0 to finish second in Group B and earn a Euro semi-final against Belgium on June 4 at 13:30 CET, live on L'Équipe.","336936282682822657","2026-06-01T16:08:16Z","france-u17-crush-montenegro-5-0-belgium-semi-final-awaits","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FL-equipe-de-france-u17-terrasse-le-montenegro-et-rejoint-la-belgique-en-demi-finales-de-l-euro\u002F1680931#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711401484288","Belgium",[89,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,67],"326257786696503296","326222711447621632","326222707404312576","326222767416414208","326222767449968640","326257536296554496","326257544295092224","326257561546264576","326257664877137920","326257661421031424","326257745512632320","326257661500723200",[90,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,78],"Les Bleuets","France","Charleroi","Lesotho","Chad","Auxerre","Chapecoense-sc","Sonderjyske","Montenegro","Denmark","Members","Italy","France U17 Crush Montenegro 5-0: Belgium Semi-Final Awaits",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":119,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":120,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":121,"slug":122,"sourceName":123,"sourceURL":124,"teamId":95,"teamName":108,"teamIds":125,"teamNames":135,"title":145},"The first summit finish of the 2024 Vuelta Femenina arrives on Stage 6, with the brutal Les Praeres climb set to decide the new race leader. Lotte Kopecky","328219389318926337","2026-05-08T14:50:00Z","vuelta-femenina-stage-6-who-takes-red-jersey-from-kopecky","HLN Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hln.be\u002Fvuelta\u002Fwie-pakt-de-rode-leiderstrui-over-van-kopecky-die-de-puntentrui-wel-behoudt~adeb3c35\u002F",[95,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,67,68,133,134],"326257536372051968","326257546094448640","326257554264952832","326257569154732032","326257575404244992","326257705134067712","326257710901235712","326257545754710016","326257546392244224",[108,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,78,79,143,144],"Metz","Tottenham","Wellington Phoenix","Metalurh Zaporizhya","Vanløse","Meteor Praha","Metallurg Lipetsk","Newcastle","Nottingham Forest","Vuelta Femenina Stage 6: Who Takes Red Jersey from Kopecky?",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":147,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":148,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":121,"slug":149,"sourceName":123,"sourceURL":150,"teamId":95,"teamName":108,"teamIds":151,"teamNames":154,"title":157},"Kopecky's team reduced the gap to Vervloet and co. in the Vuelta Femenina. The decisive mountain stage to Les Praeres, with gradients up to 25%, will determine","328215848869171201","kopecky-s-team-cuts-gap-who-takes-vuelta-femenina-red","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hln.be\u002Fvuelta\u002Fploeg-van-kopecky-verkleint-voorsprong-vervloet-en-co-wie-pakt-de-rode-leiderstrui-over-van-kopecky-in-bergetappe~adeb3c35\u002F",[95,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,152,67,68,153,133],"326257688839196672","326255038584328192",[108,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,155,78,79,156,143],"The Strongest","Legia Warszawa","Kopecky's Team Cuts Gap: Who Takes Vuelta Femenina Red",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":159,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":160,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":161,"slug":122,"sourceName":123,"sourceURL":162,"teamId":95,"teamName":108,"teamIds":163,"teamNames":166,"title":145},"Vervloet and three companions hold a 3-minute lead on the brutal Les Praeres climb with 25% gradients. The battle for the red jersey from Kopecky is on.","328212324248719361","2026-05-08T13:50:00Z","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hln.be\u002Fvuelta\u002Fvervloet-en-3-metgezellen-hebben-nog-een-voorgift-van-3-minuten-wie-pakt-de-rode-leiderstrui-over-van-kopecky-in-bergetappe~adeb3c35\u002F",[95,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,152,164,67,165,68,153],"326257695210344448","326222707249123328",[108,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,155,167,78,168,79,156],"Signal","Zulte Waregem"]