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Parrotfish Protection Best Day Ever Shorts | UPF 50+ | Waterlust

These shorts have a built in pink, lightweight, silky smooth 4-way stretch liner.

Model: These shorts have a built in pink, lightweight, silky smooth 4-way stretch liner.

Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Model: Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Model: Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Model: Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Model: Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Model: Kevin is a marine and molecular biologist researching the impacts of ocean warming on corals. He is 6'1", 175 lbs, and is wearing a size S short.

Self-draining back pocket with corrosion-resistant zipper.

Model: Self-draining back pocket with corrosion-resistant zipper.

Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Model: Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Model: Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Model: Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Model: Jenny is a Masters student researching the movement and habitat use of the Atlantic Guitarfish using acoutic telemetry. She is 5'9", 185 lbs and wearing a L short.

Jake is a shark scientist and educator with Field School. He is 5'10", 135lbs and wearing a size S short.

Model: Jake is a shark scientist and educator with Field School. He is 5'10", 135lbs and wearing a size S short.

Jake is a shark scientist and educator with Field School. He is 5'10", 135lbs and wearing a size S short.

Model: Jake is a shark scientist and educator with Field School. He is 5'10", 135lbs and wearing a size S short.

Jake is a shark scientist and educator with Field School. He is 5'10", 135lbs and wearing a size S short.

Model: Jake is a shark scientist and educator with Field School. He is 5'10", 135lbs and wearing a size S short.
Back view of the parrotfish shorts laying flat
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Parrotfish Protection Best Day Ever Shorts

$88.00 USD

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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.

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. 5% of sales will be donated to Reef Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem.

    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% fade-proof printing: chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
    8. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)

  • Built for those who refuse to choose between comfort and toughness. Our boardshort fabric has just enough stretch to move with you and enough grit to outlast everything you throw at it — from the boat ramp to the bar.

    The built-in liner uses our silk-weight fabric which is feather-light, silky smooth, and cool to the touch.

    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)

    Safe, premium performance yarns: Our high-quality, fully traceable yarns are sourced through sustainable partners in the U.S. These materials meet rigorous chemical safety standards and are independently verified for over 1,000 harmful substances like BPA and PFAS through OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification.

    High-quality, responsible printing: Our products are printed using heat transfer sublimation, a printing technique that is widely considered to be the safest for both workers and the environment. It requires no water, eliminates dye from entering water systems, and minimizes ink and fabric waste. All the inks and dyes we use are also OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.

    Recycled materials, minimal waste: Our commitment to environmental responsibility starts with sustainable fibers and yarns. We use synthetic yarns made from recycled plastic bottles, which helps remove and repurpose existing plastic.

    Learn more about our environmental impact and manufacturing here, and our materials here.

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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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