Sponge Diver Statue
Around 1900 experienced sponge divers from Greece came to Tarpon Springs. By using rubberized diving suits and helmets, they increased local sponge harvests. Today there are more people of Greek descent in Tarpon Springs than anywhere else in the world outside of Greece.
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Sponge Diver Statue
Around 1900 experienced sponge divers from Greece came to Tarpon Springs. By using rubberized diving suits and helmets, they increased local sponge harvests. Today there are more people of Greek descent in Tarpon Springs than anywhere else in the world outside of Greece.
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Uploaded on June 26, 2017
Taken on June 9, 2017