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

Educational resources & donation included with every purchase. Learn more.

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
10% of profits from the sales of this product will be donated to Get Inspired, a non-profit organization dedicated to abalone restoration and education efforts in California.
Orders are lovingly packaged using eco-responsible materials and shipped from our HQ in Miami, FL 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.

10% of profits 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

Fits perfectly

As a swimmer and diver I was looking for something more snug to reduce drag. I wanted the fit of a competition suit with the long sleeve for sun protection for long distance open water swimming. This one fit perfectly! I sized down from what was recommended on your site for the right fit. The fabric is thicker than a speedo or arena suit but it works.

Love it!

I ordered a large based on the size chart (I am 5'9", 180 lbs), and it fits perfectly. The material is very high quality, and I love the zipper pull and thumb holes. The pattern and colors are also gorgeous.

Love it

I am really pleased with this product. I purchased this item to go snorkeling and diving in Belize. The sizing chart is very accurate. I purchased a size XL and normally wear size 14/16 in clothes. I have a long torso and broad shoulders from swimming, so I was concerned it wouldn’t fit, but it did! Yay. The material is a perfect weight - heavy enough but not flimsy. I don’t think I’ll need to wear a swim bra underneath, but there is enough room if I change my mind and want to wear one when on vacation. The pattern is very cute. Bold enough to be fun and interesting but not too bold to make me look like a 55-year-old who is trying to look like a 25-year-old. I love the high neck for sun protection. The only negative is that it’s kind of tricky to put on with the zipper in the back, but getting it off is easy. My husband will be given the task of zipping me up. The quality of the product is excellent.

I absolutely love this suit.

This suit was everything I had hoped it would be and more. Beautiful yes, but also high quality, flattering and full coverage. I found myself saying I wanted to buy it in every design! An expensive, but worth it habit. Thanks Waterlust!

Abalone Restoration Sun Suit

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Incredible quality. Every detail considered. Beautiful fabric. I love everything about this company: the real life models who are scientists and beyond, how 10% goes to research and education, how you’ve sent information about the marine animal. I got this suit for sun coverage in Tahiti, but just wore it to the pool the other day. I was so comfortable swimming laps and it was the talk of the pool…everyone wanted the details! Incredible price for what you get!

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Abalone Restoration Sun Suit

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)