December 23

Agnes Milowka was a renowned cave diver and underwater explorer who led expeditions to map complex cave systems in Australia and beyond. She held multiple records for deep and technical dives, combining her expertise in diving with a passion for photography to document subterranean landscapes. Milowka authored articles and books detailing her adventures, inspiring the diving community and the public. She also lectured internationally on cave exploration and co-founded conservation initiatives to protect fragile underwater environments. Her untimely death in 2011 during a solo dive was mourned worldwide, highlighting the risks faced by extreme explorers.