Alex is a fish and wildlife biologist, and science communicator. He is 5’8”, 240 lbs and is wearing size 35 boardshorts.

Dan is a sea turtle monitor with Sea Turtle Adventures. He is 5’10, 140 lbs and is wearing a size 31 boardshort and M tee.

Sea Turtle Survival Boardshorts

Name: Sea Turtle Survival Boardshorts
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: BS-STS-29
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

$69.00 USD

Size chart

Size Guide for Boardshorts

Go with your usual size, these fit true to size.

Don't know your size? Measure where you like your pants to sit at your waist, in inches. Subtract 2 inches from this measurement to determine your numeric size.

Numeric Size	Waist Circumference (Inches)	Inseam (Inches)	Outseam (Inches)
29	31"	8"	19"
31	33"	8"	19"
33	35"	8"	19"
35	37"	8"	19"
37	39"	8"	19"
39	41"	8"	19"

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The unique scalation on their carapace, flippers and head makes the sea turtle a geometric wonder of patterns and colors. Our print features the earthy tones of Chelonia mydas, commonly known as the green sea turtle, a mysterious and charismatic nomad of tropical and subtropical seas around the planet.

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1. Light weight, durable, 2 way stretch for optimal comfort, movement, and shape retention
2. Self draining side pocket with corrosion resistant zipper and key loop
3. Durable button fly for long lasting comfort
4. Paracord tie at waist is rot, mildew, and abrasion resistant, and has a tensile strength >200 lbs
5. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
6. UPF 50+ sun protection (highest rating achievable)
7. No mesh liner
Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

Eyelets: brass

Tie: high tensile strength nylon paracord

Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

Button: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)
5% of sales will be donated to The Florida State University Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group, led by Dr. Mariana Fuentes.
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.

Free returns + exchanges

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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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 the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

A solitary species that rarely interacts with others outside of mating rituals, sea turtles struggle to survive from the day they hatch out of their egg. Sea turtle mortality rates are depressingly high, about 99% of juveniles will meet their demise before reaching sexual maturity.

6 out of the 7 species of sea turtles are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as either vulnerable or critically endangered. Marine turtles are threatened by pollution, marine plastics and debris, climate change, boat strikes, poaching and bycatch, and habitat loss.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to The Florida State University Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group

The Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group addresses real-world issues related to the conservation and management of marine turtles and other marine megafauna. Their research is interdisciplinary and applied in nature, and focuses on questions related to the spatial ecology, and behavior of marine megafauna, particularly marine turtles, with the aim of advancing our understanding of the impacts that they face from cumulative and synergetic disturbances, and to determine how to systematically mitigate threats to maximize conservation outcomes.

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“Waterlust support allows our lab to collect biological and ecological data on sea turtles both at their foraging and nesting areas, to inform their management and conservation.”

Dr. Mariana Fuentes

The Florida State University Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group

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Thus far, I wholeheartedly endorse Waterlust--its business model, outreach, designs, packaging, etc. Want/need more and more niche businesses like it. Have ordered three pairs of board shorts (lionfish, whale shark, and, here, sea turtle), as well as the parrotfish bottle. The trunks all arrived promptly, are well printed and unique, and fit well/true to size (not giant American vanity sizing or European miniaturization)--good for walking, swimming, boating, whatever. Great business and products.

Sea Turtle Survival Boardshorts

Lovem thanx. I have several pairs of shorts, including the Turtle shorts!! Lovem all.

Christmas made Merry!!

Someone on my list wanted these shorts and they were delayed getting to Waterlust, but they still delivered in time for Christmas!! A great company with a great cause!!