Carlee is a shark & sea turtle scientist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences. She is 5'7", 145 lbs and is wearing a M.

Leah (right) is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size M short and S top. Syriah (left) is a sea turtle conservation biologist. She is 5'7", 111 lbs and is wearing a size XS.

Model: Leah (right) is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size M short and S top. Syriah (left) is a sea turtle conservation biologist. She is 5'7", 111 lbs and is wearing a size XS.

Carlee is a shark & sea turtle scientist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences. She is 5'7", 145 lbs, 36C and is wearing a M short and S top.

Carlee is a shark & sea turtle scientist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences. She is 5'7", 145 lbs and is wearing a M.

Carlee is a shark & sea turtle scientist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences. She is 5'7", 145 lbs, 36C and is wearing a M short and S top.

Leah is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size M short and S top.

Model: Leah is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size M short and S top.

Leah is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size M short and S top.

Leah is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs and is wearing a size M short.

Leah (right) is an Aquarium Biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and strives to use her work in animal care to inspire guests to love, appreciate and conserve our oceans and wildlife. She is 5'6", 140 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size M short and S top. Syriah (left) is a sea turtle conservation biologist. She is 5'7", 111 lbs and is wearing a size XS.

Parrotfish Protection 4 Inch Shorts

Name: Parrotfish Protection 4 Inch Shorts
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: SHORT-PP-XS
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.38 (29 reviews)

$59.00 USD

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The coral reef ecosystems that cover our globe provide essential food and habitat to over 25% of all marine life. The parrotfish is a common animal found among these ecosystems and are a crucial keystone species, responsible for cleaning the corals from harmful algae. The abundance of parrotfish can be related directly to the health of our coral reef ecosystems.

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1. Streamlined pockets on the side of both legs for your phone, wallet, snacks or sunscreen
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. 4' inseam with longer length in the back to flatter your curves while keeping you covered
5. Tag-less, wide waistband for comfort, added security and fold over option
6. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
7. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex
5% of sales will be donated to Reef Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem.
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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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.

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

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by the spotted parrotfish (cetoscarus ocellatus)

While parrotfish come in many amazing colors and patterns, this print is inspired by a male, terminal phase spotted parrotfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. Considered the most effective reef grazer, parrotfish serve an important function in maintaining the health of coral reefs. In fact, a 2014 IUCN report surveyed the health of Caribbean coral reefs from 1970-2012 and found that one of the most impactful actions we can take to restore the health of coral reef habitat is to protect parrotfish!

Photo by Richard Ling

Photo by Rickard Zerpe

If that isn’t reason enough to love these bright and beautiful fish, an individual poops up to 200 lbs of sand a year, a critical source of sediment for beaches! For example, in Vakkaru Island in the Maldives, a 2015 study found that over 85% of their beach sand had been produced by parrotfish!

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to Reef Relief

Your support helps Reef Relief improve and protect our coral reef ecosystem through education, advocacy, and grassroots community efforts. They have a wide variety of programs educating the public about coral reefs and encouraging community action, including school programs, their Coral Camp for kids, organized clean-ups, stenciling storm drains to discourage dumping, as well as policy work with their straw and sunscreen campaigns.

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"Reef Relief is so grateful to expand our message of coral reef conservation through our partnership with Waterlust. They are an incredible company whose goals align with Reef Relief's to protect living coral. By purchasing items from the Parrotfish Protection Line you are giving back to Reef Relief's various educational programs and spreading awareness for coral reefs around the world."

Dora DeMaria. Education Director

Reef Relief

Misleading shadow on butt

I love everything I've ever gotten from waterlust! The shorts fit great, love the print. One note...
The print on the back, there's a bit of a grayish upside down triangular shadow on the upper butt. It kinda looks like they're a bit see through and like you're wearing a black thong 😂. Not a big deal, and it may just be how the fabric on mine was cut, so it might not be like that for every pair. Not enough of an issue to return. I'll still wear them proudly!

Exactly as pictured

This is my second pair of shorts, I love the pocket and the fabric is always just as beautiful as the photos

Beautiful, Comfortable, Functional!

I love these shorts! I wear them with my daughter whenever we are playing at the pool or if I'm giving her a bath (the water gets everywhere!) and I get compliments on how beautiful they are. They're also super comfortable, very stretchy. and they suck in my mom-bod in all the best ways. Love them!!

Lounge wear to water play

I absolutely love these shorts. I may not have plans to visit the ocean or go swimming, but I wear these all the time to keep up with my kids, do a little yoga and then follow the kids to the splash pad. For indoors, outdoors, bathtime and workout time, these shorts do it all. Plus, the pocket on the side is ideal for cell phone, little toy cars, laundry card, and tissues. The ocean themed designs are a great conversation starter.
Thanks Waterlust!

Great shorts!

So comfortable and beautiful design, love them!

Great quality and comfortable

I’m 5’8” at 200lbs and wear a 14/16 in women’s. I bought a XXL and they fit perfectly. But the inseam length is long enough to prevent ride up and sure enough that gives you a cute short. Also, it’s long enough so you don’t feel exposed in your private area if sitting or moving about or doing water exercises. The material does not stretch out so it fades and you have protection from seeing through the material thanks to the white line on the inside. I wear them for a running walking swimming. You name it I wear it. Very happy with this purchase.

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Parrotfish Protection 4 Inch Shorts

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)