Tales of a Coconut Smuggler: Brandee Anthony

Tales of a Coconut Smuggler: Brandee Anthony

Coconut Smuggler celebrates saltwater hedonists all over the world who are committed to exploring and protecting the place they love so much.

We sit down with Brandee Anthony - a professional mermaid and freedive instructor, underwater model, and ocean conservationist who has flips her "fluke" (mermaid tail) to inspired millions to join her in protecting the ocean. 

Meet Brandee Anthony

Also known as "Vero Beach Mermaid", Brandee Anthony is a professional photographer, content creator, and one of the most popular mermaids on social media with over 2 million followers and over 75 million video views. She is also an elite-level PADI mermaid instructor with her business Mermaid Freedive where she teaches and certifies people of all ages to become mermaids and freedivers. 

Calling Vero Beach, Florida home her true passions lie with ocean conservation and enjoying the water anytime that she can.

What is your favorite saltwater adventure? 

Definitely mermaid diving in a remote location with crystal clear waters and abundant sea life

     

Is there a memorable moment from being in the ocean? 

One of my favorite moments ever was diving in the Channel Islands kelp forests with sea lions. They were so playful and wild and it was truly incredible to be in their environment and feel so welcomed. They swam with us for hours and i could have stayed there forever! 

What is your ocean spirit animal?

puffer fish :)

If you were stranded on a remote island, what are the three things you'd want with you? 

Well if I answer this from my whimsical side: mermaid tail, a good hair & body oil and freedive fins. 

What does “live wild and stay natural” mean to you? 

To me, that means living your life in a way that is pure to the mind and body, filled with nature, mindful of the earth and in rhythm with the elements. 

Do you have any hair tips or tricks for fellow saltwater hedonists? 

Yes! Lock your hair in with good hydrating eco products before you get in the ocean so that it's less likely to dry out and get damaged. When you get out of the saltwater, embrace it! I love to brush my hair out, add something hydrating and leave it! Sometimes I pop in a braid before it's dry for that extra mermaid wave. 

Follow along on Brandee's adventures beneath the sea at:

All images are by Brandee Anthony Media @brandeeanthonymedia 

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