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Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S.

Abalone Restoration Cropped Rashguard

$69.00 USD

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

Our rashguards are built with the same signature fabric as our leggings and are designed to keep you equally protected from stinging ocean critters and the fireball in the sky. Perfect for diving, surfing, or wherever your adventures take you.

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. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
    2. Streamlined thumbholes to protect your hands from the sun
    3. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick dry, moisture wicking and breathability
    4. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
    5. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
    6. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
    7. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath

  • Our signature fabric is sleek, soft, and luxurious, while strong, substantial, and resilient. It’s got a gummy, supportive, and smoothing stretchiness you’ll love, comfortably hugging you in all the right places.

    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.

Growing juvenile abalone. Once they reach adulthood, they’ll be released into the wild along southern California’s coast.

High school student divers trained by Nancy to participate in the abalone restoration efforts.

The next generation of scientists measuring abalone in their classroom nursery.

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

Get Inspired is a non-profit organization that specializes in marine conservation & education, founded by Marine Biologist Nancy Caruso. Besides physically growing juvenile abalone along California’s coast and populating them back into the coastal kelp forest marine habitat, Nancy recognizes that protecting the ocean in the future requires educating children today. That is why she has launched a 10-year initiative to grow 100,000 abalone in classrooms across the golden state and restore them along the southern California coast, inspiring and utilizing the help of the next generation of scientists along the way. 10% of profits from your purchase will be donated to this restoration effort.

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“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

Get Inspired

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Lorrie Barrett (Manorville, NY, US)
Lorrie

Haven’t used it but it’s comfortable

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Sydney Gunter (Rainbow City, AL, US)
Beautiful!

I haven't got to wear it in the water yet. My diving trip is two weeks away! But the print is beautiful and the material seems to be perfect. I'll let you know!

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Jenny Rowsell (Navarre, FL, US)
Everything I hoped for & more!

This was my first Waterlust purchase. I love the emphasis on conservation, but also importantly the gear actually performs! It's the best thing I've ever worn snorkeling. The material is a bit thicker but doesn't feel hot. The fit is so comfortable, I can move freely and there is gentle (but comfortable!) compression so that everything stays put. It's a winner! I will absolutely purchase another and try other styles as well.

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Megan Tuschhoff (Riverside, CA, US)
New Favorite Water Top!

I am in LOVE with the abalone print! Super cute, very flattering, and best of all, oh so comfortable!

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Kailan Sindelar (Jacksonville, FL, US)
Love the fit!

I love this fit! The body isn't too tight but still works well as swim top. I will be wearing this out for kayaking, cooler days on the water, and when I want more sun protection.

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