This look back at Discoverys 2012 and 2013 mermaids hoaxes is an excerpt from Junior Skeptic 48 (published in 2013 inside Skeptic magazine Vol. Monster hunters have remained interested in mermaid-like creatures such as the Ri [a cryptozoological mystery from Papua New Guineasee Junior Skeptic 48], and mermaid sightings are still sometimes reported in countries inAfrica and elsewhere around the world. Genetics and Evolution Program . ', Mermaids: The New Evidence's executive producer Charlie Foley said they wanted people to think it was real, which is why they made it into a documentary style show. ) and various bloggers, youtube members or forum Few viewers expect Animal Planet to mislead them with fake facts. . Homeland Security Secretary Janet ("Big Sis") Napolitano is You have permission to edit this article. "Mermaids: The Body Found" page was created on Most children could probably point out the holes in this theory but i believe it was perhaps a required distraction in the documentary in order to air it on mainstream media. Many of those speaking on it [The original "Mermaids: The Body Found"] have come to the conclusion that it is "debunked" based mostly on the claim that Dr. Paul Robertson and a marine biologist by the name of Brian McCormick do not exist. (The website was created by the shows producers to look like it was banned.). A marine biologist studies marine organisms and what they do in their natural habitats. lines. are we. or any of its sub-agencies. That was Animal Planets biggest draw since its September 2006 memorial to on-air talent Steve Irwin (2.7 million viewers), who died after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary. 'Sabrina' posted 'Both documentaries, Mermaids: The Body Found and Mermaids: The New Evidence have sufficient proof. found," the service wrote in an online post. As you mentioned, hybrid creations of fallen angles. As i'm sure you noticed, this topic is creating somewhat of a stir for this site. Creating the exciting but false impression that mermaids exist gave Animal Planet record-breaking ratingsand made them a lot of money. the liberal media will not tell you. It does just that, it distracts the viewer from the two points that actually hold possible merit. Though certain events in this film are fictional, navy sonar tests have been directly implicated in whale beachings. Animal Planet special itself, a Wikipedia entry The special does so many little things brilliantly to ensnare the weak-minded, such as when clips of lower-quality mermaid sightings are shown so that Dr. Government Approved Vaccines may hurt your children - Think Is this Amelia Earharts plane? This isnt the only footage, apparently more footage was captured by the British coast guard which reveals a very similar looking aquatic humanoid type being, the faces are almost identical. After Roger Greene, This publication is sponsored by the NOAA It reeled in the network's biggest audience in its 17-year history and caused an immediate Twitter frenzy that is still trending today. Or at least, they did. creatures. Wondering what in the underwater world is going on? We did, at some point, develop an affinity for the water which our closest relatives do not have. The U.S. Government is Last night on Animal Planet I caught the replay of Mermaids: The New Evidence, the follow-up to Discovery Channels abysmally bad, misleading and rage-inducing docufiction from last year, Mermaids: The Body Found. Its the worst TV Ive ever seen. Big Government has great paying job. The documentary features new footage taken . Dave Evans in his 2012 role as Dr. Biologist Dr. Paul Robertson returned with what appeared to be brand new footage of the alleged mythical creatures, allegedly taken this spring in the Greenland Sea. Copyright 19922023. social network site, timenolonger.ning.com. Indeed, it was so convincing, reported CNN, that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had to issue a statement: Neither NOAA nor its scientists are involved with anything related to this topic. Neely is on a mission to stop a deadly coral epidemic decimating reefs here and throughout the Caribbean. Time No Longer posted a short article, Mermaids, It was even more realistic and persuasive than the original. It's Squitten - the squirrel kitten! This was the mistaken suggestion that our prehistoric ancestors could have lost our shaggy pelts of body hair as an adaption to help them spend much of their time wading in shallow water at the sea shore. Contents 1 Life 2 He is a fictional character from a mockumentary "The Body Found", a sci-fi show on Animal Planet.hi 3 Mermaid theory 4 fictional Dr. 5 real Dr. Life necessarily reflect the views of the NBNERR, NOAA, I contacted Dave to learn more. Brian Switek. Obamanation's anti-obesity slush fund now pays for pet spaying Mermaids do not exist. evolution.". Its believed that Paul Robertson is a real dr and the story of Mermaids is not true. There was a problem saving your notification. To explain YouTube. The author seems oddly insistent that the aquatic ape hypothesis has been debunked. Dr. You can cancel at any time. As far as the business of television is concerned, it doesnt matter if viewers learn something or get fooledit just matters that they watch. Wikipedia here: And HisCommand toshare the Message to every creature certainly includes these aquatic-folk. Instead of being comprised of talking head interviews, it was done almost in the style of an extended round-table on a 24-hour news network, which I suppose is fitting in an odd way. As the network attempts to regain its dignity, this seemed an opportune moment to review how they put themselves in this compromised position. Animal Planet released Mermaids: The New Evidence this weekend and people are starting to get curious again about the existence of mermaids. this newsletter, Big The program even suggested a government cover-up of mermaid evidence, complete with a spin-off site that said it has been seized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. [1] [2] Robertson was the 2009 president, Medicine & Science of the Volunteer Board for the American Diabetes Association. Subscribe today in print or digital formats! Island. By what name was Mermaids: The New Evidence (2013) officially released in Canada in English? [Watch video.] - mermaids are indeed real but the government confiscated most of the evidence. Ahmy head was just about to explode when i read your comment Tristran "60 new users in the room!? or is this just a by product of HAARP being used for the purpose of oil exploration? maybe the matter of weapon, is actually the sonar in which they use, 2 reasons: http://timenolonger.ning.com/video/5124148:Video:19240, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaids:_The_Body_Found, http://www.nbnerr.org/Content/SiteProfile08/1_Preface.pdf, http://www.dlwid.org/PDFs/Minutes%202009%2011%2005.pdf. : As the creature swims away from the vessel, an alien-like face can be seen swimming away, which prompted online rumors of the existence of mermaids. But they could have added the fully laughable material to the whole in order to discredit it in the minds of those who are not nearly as aware of hidden events That is until they have a reason and plan in place to use it to their advantage. This is the same thing Matt Moneymaker is thinking each time he calls a Bigfoot sighting a hoaxMuahaha, if I show that I have a skeptical side, everyone will believe my own claims! Mark Hoyt from the fictional organization Geomorphologists Without Borders, donchaknow. (Big Sis They claim a massive government cover-up is currently hiding the creature's existence from the general public. Director Sid Bennett Writers Sid Bennett (co-written by) Vaibhav Bhatt (co-written by) Charlie Foley Stars Evidence? Animal Planets Mermaids: The New Evidence catches 3.6 million viewers, making it the networks #1 most-watched telecast of all time, boasted the network. Published: 16:08 EST, 30 May 2013 | Updated: 11:44 EST, 31 May 2013. Could they be adjusting the frequency so that they can take out certain types? But Im reminded of an 1824 London Times review of the very same fake mermaid that P.T. Mermaids: The Body Found, we here at The Goblin Man of Norway was created as a fun way to promote an Xbox 360 video game called Too Human. R. Paul Robertson is an American endocrinologist and former president and scientific director of the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute (PNDRI). Subscribe to eSkeptic: our free email newsletter and get great podcasts, videos, reviews and articles from Skeptic magazine, announcements, and more in your inbox once or twice a week. Dr. Diva Amon is a National Geographic Explorer and marine biologist who researches deep sea species and the human impact on marine habitats. Please subscribe to keep reading. It certainly seemed like it. Dr. Paul Robertson is a marine biologist that worked with NOAA and believed that mermaids could have possibly evolved. He told ABC News: 'We wanted people to approach the story with a sense of possibility and a sense of wonder. Popular: Animal Planet's 'documentary' about the existence of mermaids drew the network's largest ever audience of 3.6million viewers, Fiction: The show starts with what is purported to be cellphone video footage of a mermaid perched on a rock, before sliding off and into the sea, Specialist: Biologist Dr Paul Robertson returned with what appeared to be brand new footage of the alleged mythical creatures, allegedly taken this spring in the Greenland Sea. on Animal Planet in the Spring of 2012. they have enough left over to do nice community services, like sales. possible through the help of many individuals. But there was a big problem: Dr. Animal Planet's previous all-time record holder was 'Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real'. . between a fish and a young girl, only appears at Every day, in every way, For full story click here in the subject, we have re-posted our original article NOAA. 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Tying it into conspiracy theories was a bit dodgy, but also gave the film a good plot device about why nothing would have been heard about across the globe- "the government covered it up". from hurricanes. Found is a two hour special set to air determine that this unknown animal was very closely Due to its popularity, the network is thinking of making another mermaid-based show. Although acting is not his main job, Mermaids: The Body Found was not the first time he played a fake scientist. Owner and PI. I think as pieces of fiction, Evans said, the Mermaids specials were both entertaining and thought provoking, and I will leave it to the producers of Animal Planet to defend the amount of disclosure provided regarding the fictional nature of the piece.5 (Actors dont make the decisions about how to market TV shows.). Body Found" has been extensively edited since the Twitter erupted with posts about the show and the existence of mermaids in the hours and days that followed. the internet. Big government can save them We would like to thank all of our Ten-page illustrated Junior Skeptic stories are bound within each quarterly issue of SKEPTIC MAGAZINE. only exist in fairy tales. T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are so much in love they can't keep their hands off each other on their Mexican idyll as her marriage to Andrew Shue comes close to its end, Gymnastics coach accused of separating girls as young as nine into a 'fat group', forcing gymnasts to hold 10-minute handstands and pushing them off high bars is finally barred, LAFC has enough firepower to secure back-to-back titles, St. Louis City has acquired top European experience for its debut season, Philadelphia looks hungry for revenge and Houston will struggle again: How all 29 MLS teams shape up ahead of new season. This would be bad enough if it was airing on SyFy, but to consciously choose to run this thing, a network like Animal Planet is slapping its viewers in the face. Were thinking big, said Kaplan, about internal talks to keep this ratings gravy-train going. Report an Issue | Promotional material admitted the show was science fiction, but also boasted, Mermaids: The Body Found paints a wildly convincing picture of the existence of mermaids, what they may look like and why theyve stayed hiddenuntil now., When a CNN television reporter directly asked the shows creator, Did people think this was real? concerning the research of this phenomenon is the Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Exactly two months ago, on March 29th, 2012, in Usually, theres just a lot of harumphing whenever someone brings it up. "None of the individuals or entities depicted in the film are affiliated or associated with it in any way, no have approved its contents. Email to Daniel Loxton. He is a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota. topics surrounding the NOAA mermaid research and Any similarities to actual persons living or dead are entirely coincidental. Brian McCormick, Alan Beck, and especially 12 open jobs for Marine biologist in Goodyear. No matter the mounting evidence for any unpopular truth, anything that might shatter the proud, humanistic worldview of one will trigger that same familiar emotive-defensive mechanism. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. No evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found.'. Many of those speaking on it [The original The executive producer of Mermaids: The New Evidence said he filmed the show as a documentary so people would think it was real. There are a vast array of career choices one can pick from in this field from studying large ocean animals and what they eat, to investigating environmental conditions that often affect them. Sound Weapons and Government Cover-Ups on our the hip structure of an upright animal. To learn more and discuss this issue click here BIG GOVERNMENT FOLLIES is a place to discuss the amazing ignorance and spending of government politicians and bureaucrats. Marine Biologist now located in Southern California Posts Tagged Search Paul Robertson is not an actual person, but an actor. af.abo@aol.com, The National As a Brit, I find the level of gullibility of certain sections of the US population both intensely amusing and, perhaps more importantly, very alarming. Last nights special was even further from reality from the first documentary, which at least went through more trouble to appear legitimate-looking. Its disheartening to me that the birds are now effected, not only mammals as was seen in earlier deaths of this type. Nothing good ever comes from feeding all of the wannabe conspiracy theorists or building a nation of misinformed idiots. Dr. Paul Robertson is interviewed on the startling documentary, "Mermaids: The Body Found" (2011), and never-before-seen evidence that has come forward since the release. Viv is a marine biologist who fell in love with ocean when she dived on a coral reef at the age of 18. - Wtf. Whether this is responsible for any of the major adaptations that we like to think define us as human (hairlessness, bipedalism, big brains) is another matter. Daniel has been an avid follower of the paranormal literature since childhood, and of the skeptical literature since his youth. related to humans- possibly a mermaid. Sea Monsters - A Walking with Dinosaurs Trilogy (HD Quality) Ep. a controversial theory called The Aquatic Ape Theory What do you think, sirs? 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[Watch trailer.] How many of those are, like, wow, mermaids are real?2, I think a fair number of them think that its possible, answered the filmmaker. title. ', NOAA's put out a statement on it website saying: 'Mermaids: The New Evidence is just entertainment. Visit the updates to this article here: http://timenolonger.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/mermaids-sound-weapons Prodigal I pray your work will stand and be protected. Office: (206) 860-3368. Read the full text of Peter's interview below to learn more about his job. However, as ProdigalSon (author of this article)himself astutely pointed out to me in conversation recently regarding the topic, they are a people perhaps far less likely to hear His Message. 2, Bigfoot Attacks Scientists In Canada Documentary, Finding Bigfoot - S05E02 - Squatters for Sasquatch, Finding Bigfoot - S05E02 - Squatters for Sasquatch-0, LIFE AFTER PEOPLE - EPISODE 1 LIFE AFTER PEOPLE - Discovery History Science (documentary), He is a fictional character from a mockumentary "The Body Found", a sci-fi show on Animal Planet.hi. save us). ", So I can't make up my mind wether this is actual programme or if it's actors re-enacting a documentary show which im edging more towards. Nothing else comes even close. [This video has since been removed from Animal Planet's press release touting the new ratings continued the game, referring to the special's "exclusive interview with Dr. Paul Robertson, former NOAA scientist." This Discussion is posted in response to the video You may be asking why it matters if they lie, but it does matter. resembled a sound previously recorded in 1977, https://www.facebook.com/groups/117808911650446/ Posted 06/27/2014 at 8:00 AM Below is footage taken by Marine Biologist Dr. Torsten Schmidt and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Biologist Dr. Paul Robertson confirmed that it was similar to a body that was found by himself and a team of scientists prior to this footage. 3 Marine Biologist jobs available in Tempe, AZ on Indeed.com. Myah! And then I imagine he twirls his mustache. the water and disappeared. project. A team of scientists testifies that they found the remains of a sea creature with ties to human origins - a modern day mermaid. These perhaps not nephilim precisely, as those were entirely humanoid in form, but the fallen Watchers also created man/ animal hybrids as well. Big provided include Sincere thanks also goes to No one from NOAA was involved in making the fictional show and the person identified as a NOAA scientist was an actor. Other scientists objected to the films promotion of a real but debunked old scientific idea: the aquatic ape hypothesis. McCormick as one individual who contributed to the I call this progress. from inside a great white shark which was said to re-release (?) There is still debate about what it may be. He wasnt even a real person, but an invented television character. Email: victor.simon@noaa . But Animal Planet's Sunday 'documentary' about the existence of mermaids was nothing but a hoax, it emerged today, a revelation that will likely disappoint the show's record 3.6 million viewers. investigating mass strandings of whales, the team here on the blog, along with new and intriguing Much of the persuasiveness of the two mermaids specials comes from the likable, believable performance of the man who played Dr. Robertson.