10 Facts About Agnes Milowka

Agnes Milowka was an Australian technical diver, underwater photographer, author, maritime archaeologist and cave explorer.

Agnes Milowka gained international recognition for penetrating deeper than previous explorers into cave systems across Australia and Florida, and as a public speaker and author on the subjects of diving and maritime archaeology.

Agnes Milowka died aged 29 while diving in a confined space.

Agnes Milowka received her graduate degrees in Maritime Archaeology from Flinders University, Bachelor of Business, Marketing and Event Management from Victoria University, Bachelor of Arts, History and Australian Studies from University of Melbourne, where she was a president of the Melbourne University Underwater Club.

Agnes Milowka was part of the National Geographic Nova TV Special expedition to Blue Holes of the Bahamas, in December 2008, as an underwater grip, followed by the expedition to look for similar sinkholes in Queensland, Australia in October 2009.

Agnes Milowka was the presenter and editor for TV series "Agnes Milowka Project" featuring underwater cave footage shot by Wes Skiles, Karst Productions.

Agnes Milowka was a speaker at a number of diving related conferences.

Agnes Milowka acted as a stunt double for two female characters on the James Cameron-produced feature film Sanctum and worked during the production as cave dive instructor to the actors.

In May 2011 Agnes Milowka posthumously received the Exploration Award, in recognition of the outstanding and dedicated service to the National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section, USA.

Agnes Milowka authored articles on the subject of underwater exploration, and her experiences and work as a diver.