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We're in business to build a more sustainable world by bringing environmental science into your life in creative ways.

B Corporation Certified Logo

Waterlust is the best!

Great products, great customer service, great mission! Worth every penny.

- Michelle Rumbaut, TX

Abalone Restoration 8 Inch Shorts

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Waterlust Size Hip (inches) Waist (inches)
[XS] Extra Strong 32.5 - 35.5 22.5 - 26.5
[S] Strong 35.5 - 38.5 24.5 - 30
[M] Mighty 38.5 - 41.5 28 - 33.5
[L] Legendary 41.5 - 44.5 31 - 36
[XL] Extra Legendary 44.5 - 47.5 33.5 - 38.5
[2XL] Extra Extra Legendary 47.5 - 50.5 36.5 - 43
[3XL] Extra Extra Extra Legendary 50.5 - 53.5 41 - 46

VISUAL SIZE GUIDE

Explore our models below and the sizes they wear in Waterlust gear. Find the body type you most closely identify with to better understand your best fit.

[XS] Extra Strong
[S] Strong
[M] Mighty
[L] Legendary
[XL] Extra Legendary
[2XL] Extra Extra Legendary
[3XL] Extra Extra Extra Legendary

Erin is a coral ecologist and Program Manager here at Waterlust. She is 4'11" and 110 lbs.

Syriah is a sea turtle conservation biologist. She is 5'7" and 111 lbs.


Laura is a hurricane researcher who loves exploring the ocean as a scuba diver. She is 5'3" and 120 lbs.

Carlee is a shark & sea turtle scientist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences. She is 5'7" and 145 lbs.

Amani is a co-founder and the CFO of Minorities in Shark Sciences and a shark scientist. She is 5'3", 160 lbs and a 36C.

Meagan is a biologist with a focus on water quality who loves to wear her heart on her sleeve while advocating for marine science and conservation. She is 5'3" and 155 lbs.

Camilla is the Operations Manager here at Waterlust. She loves using her camera to communicate marine conservation issues. She is 5'8", 190 lbs, and wearing an XL short.

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" and 217 lbs.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody... and every BODY! She is 5'2" and 230 lbs.

We guarantee you will love your Waterlust purchase, or your money back! If you receive one of our products and are not pleased with it for any reason, we would be happy to take it back in its original form for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase.

No restocking fees and free return shipping both ways for orders within the United States. International orders just need to pay return shipping, if exchanging we'll cover the cost to ship the new item back to you.

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.

    1. Streamlined pockets on the side of both legs for your phone, wallet, snacks or sunscreen
    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. 8 inch inseam
    5. Tag-less, wide waistband for comfort, added security and fold over option
    6. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
    7. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
  • 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

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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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.

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.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to Get Inspired

“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

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Tracy Callow (Helotes, TX, US)
Love the fit, pattern and cause

The length and fit are perfect. I needed a 2 piece pair to wear under my dive skin and I love not only the Waterlust product, but the cause each line of items supports. They are durable and comfortable, true to size. I will definitely buy these again!

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Eve Mokotoff (Ann Arbor, MI, US)
Top rolls down

I wanted to love these shorts. I like how they look, the length and the fit and the pockets are uniquely deep. I thought that they would stay up because they go up so high and was excited to try them out. But they do not stay up. This feature is a deal killer for me. Sorry! Would be great if you could fix that feature.

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Gloria Wesaw (Lansing, MI, US)
Swim Shorts

I LOVE the feel and the fit. I won't use them until the end of January when I go diving in Little Cayman so I am going to be anxious to see if they dry fast and how long they repel the stink!! If they dry fast and keep the odor down I will definitely be ordering more. My next trip will be the true test.

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Katherine Nieves (Sicklerville, NJ, US)
True colors

I ordered the shorts for my daughter. She was totally excited with the colors and the material. Fit perfectly with an
XXL. So, it's better to order a size up if you are a little heavy. The side pockets are deep and fantastic. She was very impressed. No problem with the exchange at all. Excellent company.

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MC Forelle (Charlottesville, VA, US)
Love the pockets!

These are the most comfortable swim shorts I've ever worn! They look just like in the pictures. The print is GORGEOUS, the material sturdy but flexible, and the pockets are a delightful convenience. My only wish is that the waistband where a leeeeetle bit higher and a little bit sturdier, to help wrangle my muffin top a little more comfortably, but really that's a minor complaint.

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Lisa Milovanovic (Apollo Beach, FL, US)
Run Small

I love the design it is stunning. Not sure if these run small or if they do not have the stretch-ability that comparable shorts have due to the type of fabric used. Either way, i wear a medium to large shorts and the large is tight. Love the shorts and the purpose.

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