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Parrotfish Protection Sun Suit

Name: Parrotfish Protection Sun Suit
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: SS-PP-XS
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (77 reviews)

$129.00 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. 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% fade-proof printing: chlorine, sun, saltwater 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 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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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

"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

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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