His aim? To harvest the valuable sea sponges that sustained the Greek island of Kalymnos for centuries. He’s just one of the many locals who have ties to this traditional work, which was often ...

Though sponge fishers generally harvest their sponges within about 10 to 20 miles of shore, ... Stevely has been studying sponges since the Florida Sea Grant, ...

The women in Jambiani are trained by Marine Cultures before they start harvesting sea sponges. Since 2009, 13 women have been trained, according to Ali Mahmudi Ali, who manages the farm.

The time for harvesting luffa sponges tends to come from late fall onwards and there are a few tell-tale signs they are ready to pick. The signs to look for include the color and weight of the fruits.

These deposits are difficult and expensive to harvest, ... But at sea, it’s sponges; they’re the “dominant source” of marine chemicals, Baker said. A tube sponge in Bonaire.

Within three months of starting as a sea sponge farmer, Abdalla produced a bumper harvest, which earned her 1,600,000 Tanzanian shillings (£513/$639). This success enabled her to buy a bed ...

The women in Jambiani are trained by Marine Cultures before they start harvesting sea sponges. Since 2009, 13 women have been trained, according to Ali Mahmudi Ali, who manages the farm.