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★ Sparkle Gems | Ribbons | Outfits | Hidden Theets
☆ Hidden Spotlights | Sparkle Decors |

The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents (Mermaid-3) is one of the levels that you can explore in BF of Princess Peach: Showtime! Read more to find out where the Sparkle Gems, Ribbon, Hide and Seek Theets, and Hidden Spotlight Pose Locations are within this level in order to complete it 100%.
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Mighty
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Patissiere
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Mermaid
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Figure Skater
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Cowgirl
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Detective
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Ninja
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Dashing Thief
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Kung Fu
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Sword Fighter
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Madame Grape |
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List of Contents
| Difficulty | N/A |
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| Stage Name | Mermaid-3 |
| Floor | BF |
| Theater | Mermaid Theater |
| Available Sparkles |
Mermaid Peach
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| Ribbon Unlocked |
Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon
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| No. of Sparkle Gems | 5 |
| How to Unlock | Complete Blight of the Sea |

| # | The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Sparkle Gem Locations |
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| 1 | ![]() Located within the Hidden Spotlight at the rightmost area. Make sure to do this before the rescuing the Sparkla in the giant shell otherwise you'll move to the next stage. ▼Click for all Hidden Spot locations!▼ |
| 2 | ![]() Obtained after freeing the Mermaid Sparkla from the giant clam. |
| 3 | ![]() Can be found under some rubble during the sidescrolling area. |
| 4 | ![]() Obtained after clearing three whirlpools by singing with theMermaid Sparkla. ▼Click for the Minigame Guide!▼ |
| 5 | ![]() Obtained after clearing all five whirlpools by singing with the Mermaid Sparkla. |

In the starting area, you need to keep your eyes peeled for a clam with a text box saying "It's so dark in here.". Open this clam up with your fish in order to get the Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon from Ribboner.
All Dress Ribbon Locations
![]() Multicolored Mermaid Ribbon |
| # | The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Hidden Spots Locations |
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| 1 | ![]() Located at the very right of the first area before the sidescrolling section. Can be clearly seen by getting inside the circle of starfish on the ocean floor. Rewards: Coins & Sparkle Gem |
All Hidden Pose Spotlight Locations
Heads Up! |
Press |
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| # | The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents Hide and Seek Theet Locations |
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| 1 | ![]() Just next to the entrance to the stage right in front of some coral. |
All Hide and Seek Theet Locations

Make sure you react quick enough to where the fish notes are coming from and direct your notes to where they are within your vocal range. Bigger fish require more time to hold the notes in.

Princess Peach: Showtime! Walkthrough
| All 1F Stages | |||
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The Castle of Thorns |
Ninjutsu: The Art of Rapids |
Cowgirl in the Wilderness |
Welcome to the Festival of Sweets |
Boss Guide: Disco Wing |
EX Stage: Swordfighter Rehearsal |
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| All 2F Stages | |||
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The Ghostly Castle |
The Perfect Infiltration |
A Snow Flower on Ice |
Case of the Missing Mural |
Boss Guide: Light Fang |
EX Stage: Dashing Thief Rehearsal |
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| All 3F Stages | |||
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Mighty Mission: Alien Invasion |
Cowgirl at Dusk |
Welcome to the Spooky Party |
Melody of the Sea |
Boss Guide: Purrjector Cat |
EX Stage: Cowgirl Rehearsal |
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| All 4F Stages | |||
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Ninjutsu: The Art of Flames |
The Stolen Statue |
A Kung Fu Tale |
The Case of The Rainy-Day Plot |
Boss Guide: Spotlion |
EX Stage: Kung Fu Rehearsal |
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| All 5F Stages | |||
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Mighty Mission: The Rescue |
A Kung Fu Legend |
A Parade on Ice |
Blight of the Sea |
EX Stage: Mighty Rehearsal |
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The Dark Depths & the Swirling Currents: All Sparkle Gems, Ribbon, and Hidden Spot Locations



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