Sponge Diver Supply store in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Sponge diving boat in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Shops selling sponges in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

The Sponge Diver Memorial in Tarpon Springs, Florida, honors the Greek immigrants who established the town’s sponge diving industry in the early 1900s. The bronze statue depicts a diver holding a traditional brass helmet, symbolizing the skill and danger of the underwater trade. Located near the historic Sponge Docks, it serves as a tribute to the workers who helped shape the community’s maritime heritage.

Sign on a sponge boat in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Please do not board sponge boat