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Maddie is the Program & Outreach Director at Debris Free Oceans and a restoration ecology educator. She is 5’8”, 135lbs, and wearing a S. Dalton is a coral biologist who studies the relationship between communities and reef ecosystems. He is 6’3”, 200lbs and is wearing a L.

The shorts have a comfortable, lightweight and stretchy liner.

Detail image of front of shorts showing SpongeBob peeking out from the waistband

Showing off the hidden details - plankton hidden in the pocket of the shorts

Dalton is a coral biologist who studies the relationship between communities and reef ecosystems. He is 6’3”, 200lbs and is wearing a size L.

Maddie is the Program & Outreach Director at Debris Free Oceans and a restoration ecology educator. She is 5’8”, 135lbs, and wearing a size S.

Flat image of SpongeBob shorts from the back

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SpongeBob Bikini Bottom Best Day Ever Shorts

Name: SpongeBob Bikini Bottom Best Day Ever Shorts
Brand: Guatemala
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

$79.00 USD

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

When you’re ready for the best day ever and want a pair of shorts that are fun, supportive, and equally comfortable on land or in the water.

SpongeBob was created by marine biologist Stephen Hillenburg, who used art to teach kids about the marine species and ecosystems around them. With its origin in marine science education, the series has always had a deep-rooted connection to the sea. This connection led Paramount and Nickelodeon to launch SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change, a global conservation and sustainability initiative to help protect the home of the very creatures that inspired Bikini Bottom. We created this collection in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products to support the Operation Sea Change initiative as well as advocate for the importance of art in inspiring environmental stewardship.

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1. Unisex fit designed for everyBODY
2. 5.5 inch inseam
3. Light weight, durable, 2-way stretch for optimal comfort, movement, and shape retention
4. Lightweight, silky smooth 4-way stretch liner
5. Self-draining side pockets along with a self-draining back pocket with corrosion-resistant zipper
6. Elastic waistband with Paracord drawstring at the waist that is rot, mildew, and abrasion resistant, and has a tensile strength >200 lbs
7. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
8. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

Liner fabric: 91% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 9% spandex

Eyelets: brass

Drawstring: high tensile strength nylon paracord

Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high-strength thermoplastic)
5% of sales from your purchase of SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom gear is donated to the Ocean Institute, the marine education organization where Stephen Hillenburg taught and created the earliest version of SpongeBob's character. Proceeds help fund programs that bring underserved students from Title I schools across California to visit the Ocean Institute for hands-on STEM education at no or reduced cost. The program is incredibly impactful as many of the student participants have never seen the ocean or been on a boat before.
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 the Bikini Bottom Ecosystem

The SpongeBob SquarePants creative team did such an incredible job designing the ecosystem of Bikini Bottom with its distinctive bright colors, iconic flower-shaped clouds, and buoyant mood that our team wanted to embody it when designing the SpongeBob Bikini Bottom collection. Although a fictional world, Bikini Bottom and its citizens are inspired by real underwater critters and places, many of which can be found in the intertidal zone.

Besides being huge fans of the show for its creativity, positivity, and forward-thinking themes, we love SpongeBob SquarePants as an example of how art can support environmental science and conservation. Art can provide an opportunity to instill emotion and humanity into science communication while maintaining its scientific integrity. Art can speak for animals, ecosystems, and communities who may not be able to speak for themselves. Art can transform apathy into enthusiasm, enthusiasm into action, and action into change. And in special cases when an artistic expression becomes widely popular like the animated adventures of a charismatic sponge, it can inspire an entire generation.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to the Ocean Institute

The Ocean Institute, where Stephen Hillenburg taught, was founded in 1977. It is a community-based non-profit organization that educates students and public visitors through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. The campus is located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor, adjacent to a Marine Conservation Area, making it an ideal site for hands-on learning about the sea.

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“Waterlust blends their passion for the ocean with an artistic expression from which others can enjoy and learn. This model embodies the spirit of one of our former marine science instructors, Stephen Hillenburg. We’re honored to be a beneficiary of Waterlust’s funding program to foster experiences that will develop the next generation of ocean defenders…and may even kickstart the next Waterlust or Hillenburg!”

Dr. Wendy Marshall, President & CEO

the Ocean Institute

Perfect

I’m completing my internship in the tropics working with dolphins, these shorts are my uniform. Perfect

Sponge Bob shorts

Did not fit. Returned for a different size which is out of stock until sometime in March

Ordered as a gift and was impressed. Going to order some for me now!

I was a little skeptical at first about the material that these shorts would be made out of. To my surprise upon opening the package, it was soft and smooth, yet felt durable. I was so impressed with the fit feel and comfort that I will be ordering a pair of these for myself. The only reason I’m giving that four stars is because they’re not mine. They haven’t been worn for anything fun yet, and it’s 0° right now. However, I have a pretty good idea that these are going to be a favorite pair of shorts

SpongeBob

Love it! Just wish they had that print in men’s leggings.

SpongeBob Bikini Bottom Best Day Ever Shorts

Best Shorts Ever

These are simply the best! Huge fan all-around. They are fun, super comfortable, and durable -- highly recommend!

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SpongeBob Bikini Bottom Best Day Ever Shorts

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)