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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.
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 The Florida State University Marine Turtle Research, Ecology and Conservation Group, led by Dr. Mariana Fuentes.
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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.
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.
“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
Sea Turtle Survivor Sun Suit
I saw someone wearing this and was on a mad search to find it. I am obsessed with sea turtles and when I ordered this and found out the company sends you emails teaching you deep details about them, I was overjoyed. The bathing suit fits perfect and the material is so soft and stretchy.
Super comfortable fabric, flattering fit (true to size), and totally badass turtle vibes. I loved the sun suits I ordered so much, I went back and bought the matching leggings. Rocking such a rad suit while also supporting our ocean friends? Win-win!
The fit of small was right on for a 5’5”, 115 lb female. Only one problem and that is the neck band. It’s a bit tight when fully zipped. Believe that I can stretch it out just enough to be comfortable . Love the recycled material. Who knew that plastic bottles could be so comfortable?! The suit is perfect paired with the leggings for paddle boarding. Saves putting on sun screen over and over all day.
It’s got great details from the thumb hole with extra padding to the zipper with the wetsuit string to help zip it up. Fits well according to their recommended sizes.
I got the sun suit and matching leggings for an upcoming scuba trip and I love the placement of the pattern and feel like a turtle superhero when wearing them together. I also like being able to wear the leggings separately for hiking.
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