Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5'2", 230 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL

Amani is the CFO of Minorities in Shark Sciences and a shark scientist. She is 5'3", 160 lbs, 36C and is wearing a M

Ruth volunteers for citizen science projects on both salt and freshwater fish and spends as much time as possible in, on, or under the water. She is 5'7", 217 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL

Model: Ruth volunteers for citizen science projects on both salt and freshwater fish and spends as much time as possible in, on, or under the water. She is 5'7", 217 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL

Ruth volunteers for citizen science projects on both salt and freshwater fish and spends as much time as possible in, on, or under the water. She is 5'7", 217 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL

Donna is a yoga teacher whose goal is to empower her students by using yoga to create deeper connections with themselves and with nature. She is 5'2", 125 lbs, 34B and is wearing a S

Model: Donna is a yoga teacher whose goal is to empower her students by using yoga to create deeper connections with themselves and with nature. She is 5'2", 125 lbs, 34B and is wearing a S

Donna is a yoga teacher whose goal is to empower her students by using yoga to create deeper connections with themselves and with nature. She is 5'2", 125 lbs, 34B and is wearing a S

Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 135 lbs, 34B and is wearing a S

Model: Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 135 lbs, 34B and is wearing a S

Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 135 lbs, 34B and is wearing a S

Abalone Restoration Sun Suit

Name: Abalone Restoration Sun Suit
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: SS-AB-XS
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$129.00 USD

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Known for the psychedelic patterns found on their inner shells, abalone (sea snails) feature unique colors that are created by nacre, hexagonal platelets of aragonite also known commonly as “mother of pearl” and found on a variety of mollusks. Our print features the piercing blues of New Zealand’s Pāua, the Māori name given to three species Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis and Haliotis virginea.

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1. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
2. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick-dry, moisture-wicking and breathability
3. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
4. 100% chlorine, sun, salt water, and sunscreen resistant
5. High neck collar, thumbholes at wrists, and medium back booty coverage
6. Back zipper for easy entry, with a long paracord pull for easy zip up
7. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
8. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath
9. Tag-less for comfort
Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

Zipper pull: high tensile strength nylon paracord
5% of sales will be donated to Get Inspired, a non-profit organization dedicated to abalone restoration and education efforts in California.
Orders are lovingly packaged using minimal packaging and eco-responsible materials, and shipped from our wonderful partner warehouse in Pennsylvania within the same or next business day. We’ll email you with your tracking info as soon as your order is shipped.

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UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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Packaged responsibly

We lovingly prepare each one of our orders for its journey to you using the best packaging materials we can find with the least environmental impact.

Free returns + exchanges

Free within the U.S. International orders must pay return postage. Exchanges orders can be placed immediately with an instant credit.

Happiness Guaranteed

We stand behind every product we make. If you have a problem, we will solve it with the relentless determination of a salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

Advocate Apparel Inspired by Abalone

Abalone is the common name for a variety of marine snails that are found throughout the world’s oceans. Sought after for their meat and their beautiful shells, populations have declined rapidly and some species are now critically endangered.

Growing juvenile abalone. Once they reach adulthood, they’ll be released into the wild along southern California’s coast.

High school student divers trained by Nancy to participate in the abalone restoration efforts.

The next generation of scientists measuring abalone in their classroom nursery.

Our relationship with abalone illustrates the challenges of overexploitation of the marine environment. Until the 1980s, it was widely thought that abalone populations were resilient and could effectively rebound from harvesting activities. Unfortunately, that has not proven to be true.

Abalone are “broadcast spawners,” meaning that two individuals must be within three feet of one another to sexually reproduce. This type of reproduction makes population recovery very challenging, driving the need for humans to intervene.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to Get Inspired

Get Inspired is a non-profit organization that specializes in marine conservation & education, founded by Marine Biologist Nancy Caruso. Besides physically growing juvenile abalone along California’s coast and populating them back into the coastal kelp forest marine habitat, Nancy recognizes that protecting the ocean in the future requires educating children today. That is why she has launched a 10-year initiative to grow 100,000 abalone in classrooms across the golden state and restore them along the southern California coast, inspiring and utilizing the help of the next generation of scientists along the way. 10% of profits from your purchase will be donated to this restoration effort.

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“Our partnership with Waterlust helps us spread our message of conservation across the globe far beyond our reach. It is a great example of how one small organization with one employee can only do so much but by working together we can do more, reach more, spreading knowledge, happiness, beauty, and hopefully compassion for our ocean animals.”

Nancy Caruso

Get Inspired

Abalone!!

I really love the pattern and how the suit looks in person. When I got the package, it was very nicely packed in a sturdy paper package. No plastic at all!! :) The suit is true to size, so it fits right to the skin while still being stretchy. The only uncomfortable part for me is the material around the neck. It's a little tight, but I'm sure that's something I'll get used to once wearing it more. Other than that I really do like the suit. I also purchased a swim skirt that I wear with it, I'm so excited to go swimming!!

Pre-water - Fit is great

I haven't tested this in the water yet, but the fit is great for me (*every body is different). I'm 5'8" with slim/square build. Size small works well (my typically size). Coverage on the bum is perfect, not too baggy or showy. It's a bit tight around my chest (32B/C), but it works. Neck opening is snug, but I think in water it will loosen up a bit. I'm lanky and the arm length is good. Excited to try it in the ocean!

Amazing!!!

Thank you so much for your beautiful suit. It is everything I wanted and more. I am wearing it every day to work.

Beautiful but funny

It was a gorgeous suit but I had to return it due to how it fit right at the top of the thigh. The material was thick, great coverage, felt great on the skin. The pattern is lovely, flattering I think. If not for the weird squish (for me) at the bottom of the suit, I would have enjoyed this immensely I think.

S too small for 5’5” 138lb, neck seam very tight

Got the S based on the sizes of models listed but couldn’t ignore the choking feeling of the suit at the top of my collarbones/neck when it was zipped shut around my shoulders. I’m generally a size S but my butt is a Medium so that was also quite tight and a lot of flesh was overflowing (which I really didn’t mind considering every other inch of my skin is covered in this suit - you gotta flaunt what your mama gave ya) but after exchanging for the M it’s a perfect fit. The fabric is pretty thick-not quite like neoprene but pretty stiff, so I hope it doesn’t make me feel super sweaty when I’m not underwater. Overall I’m stoked about the beautiful print and sun protection for my shoulders, chest, and back.

The BEST!

I just love my abalone scuba set ( also good for outrigger canoe paddling). The fit is perfect and the material fits smoothly and comfortably and keeps me in a good temperature zone in and out of the water. . Pattern is beautiful and I love supporting this company and the work you do!

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Abalone Restoration Sun Suit

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)