: The story was so effective that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was forced to release an official statement clarifying that no evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found .
The program included a brief disclaimer in the end credits identifying it as a work of fiction, though critics argued it was too brief and easily missed by viewers. Mermaids: The New Evidence
: Characters like Dr. Paul Robertson, portrayed as whistleblowers, were actually played by actors. : The story was so effective that the