A culture immersed in the sea. Sea sponge harvesting—a pursuit mentioned in Homer’s eighth-century B.C. epics—has been practiced in Kalymnos since the 1800s.

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.

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, ...

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.

Belinda the sea sponge may be inanimate, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot going on in her life. Content. Skip to Main Content Accessibility Help. Menu.

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.