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June 5, 2026
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From a newspaper article …
Greek sponge diver Antonis Kampourakis from Kalymnos has been diving into the depths of the Aegean Sea, scouring the seafloor for precious sponges, for over 50 years.
Sponge diving has been practiced for untold centuries on Kampourakis’ native island, where the practice makes up a vital part of the economy and local identity.
The captain himself, who continued to plunge into the sea in search of sponges until he was 72, embodies the courageous spirit of the sponge divers
Greek sponge diver Antonis Kampourakis from Kalymnos has been diving into the depths of the Aegean Sea, scouring the seafloor for precious sponges, for over 50 years.
Sponge diving has been practiced for untold centuries on Kampourakis’ native island, where the practice makes up a vital part of the economy and local identity.
The captain himself, who continued to plunge into the sea in search of sponges until he was 72, embodies the courageous spirit of the sponge divers
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June 5, 2026
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Article continued …
Even though there were diving suits and oxygen tanks available to him, Kampourakis always preferred to free dive — relying only on his own strong lungs.
Astoundingly, the diver has reached depths of 30 meters (98.4 feet) all while holding his breath.
It is no surprise that when a statue of a sponge diver was made to honor the island’s history and culture, sculptor Sakellaris Koutouzis chose Kampourakis as his model.
Even though there were diving suits and oxygen tanks available to him, Kampourakis always preferred to free dive — relying only on his own strong lungs.
Astoundingly, the diver has reached depths of 30 meters (98.4 feet) all while holding his breath.
It is no surprise that when a statue of a sponge diver was made to honor the island’s history and culture, sculptor Sakellaris Koutouzis chose Kampourakis as his model.
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