Observed arrival · 2026-11-13
The Bottom Walkers: recognition for working sponge divers
A proposal for a Tarpon Springs-based distinction honoring people who actively harvest natural sponges underwater.
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- A two-week minimum is offered only as a preliminary discussion point; the page says no qualification standard has been finalized.
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The page draws a boundary around the proposed distinction: owning a sponge boat or having family ties to the industry would not, by itself, qualify someone. It also distinguishes active divers from veterans, arguing that experience remains meaningful after retirement. The only qualification threshold offered is explicitly preliminary, with the page asking divers to decide how experience should be verified.
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