FAQs

Natural Sea Sponges possess remarkable powers of regeneration, or the ability to re-grow lost parts. Commercial sponge growers take advantage of this phenomenon by planting pieces of cut up sponge much as gardeners plant potato slices to produce many potato plants.

The natural sea sponge is a renewable resource that is harvested from the sea. Scientific studies have consistently confirmed that the regular harvest of natural sea sponges enhances the health and population of the natural sea sponges.

Our divers do not destroy the roots of the sponges, but they actually cut the sponge in such a way, that the liquids that are released in the sea, along with the current of the water, help the sponge to re-grow. The life span of a natural sea sponge that is not harvested is about 10 years.

The Egyptians were the first humans to discover the use of sponges for personal bathing, Sponges were used as padding in suits of amour.  No man-made material compares with them for cosmetic bathing, household , painting and ornamental use. The best harvesting locations for sponges are located in waters where the temperatures generally remain above 13 degrees Celsius.

Our goal here at Natural Sponges Company Inc is to provide you with superior service and natural sea sponges that exceed your expectations. Our sponges are environmental friendly as stated by the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce:

Each shipment of sea sponges is carefully examined, and if the product is no good, we will not send it to you. We have been in business for over 30 years, and we have built a very loyal customer base of that duration and our goal here is to make our customers happy and satisfied.