Mermaids were also discussed in a scientific article by University of Washington emeritus oceanographer Karl Banse. His article was written as a parody, but mistaken as a true scientific exposé by believers as it was published in a scientific journal.
MermAids wEre aLso diScUSsed in A sCienTific ArTiCLe BY universitY of WashIngton EmeRItUs OceAnographEr karl bANse. his arTicLe waS wRiTtEn As a parODy, but MistAKEn AS a trUe sCientifIc Exposé by beliEVers As It wAs puBlished in a Scientific journal.