Shireen is an underwater photographer, filmmaker, and scientist. She is 5'7", 145lbs, and wearing a size M Sun Suit.

Erin works to educate students and the community about conservation issues in South Florida. She is 5'5", 225lbs, and wearing a size 2XL sun suit.

Model: Erin works to educate students and the community about conservation issues in South Florida. She is 5'5", 225lbs, and wearing a size 2XL sun suit.

Erin works to educate students and the community about conservation issues in South Florida. She is 5'5", 225lbs, and wearing a size 2XL sun suit.

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complete mantis moxie collection with leggings, reversible top, sun suit, scrunchie, and headband

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Mantis Moxie Sun Suit

Name: Mantis Moxie Sun Suit
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: SS-MM-XS
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$129.00 USD

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

With a colorful exoskeleton that features startling shades of green, blue, magenta, red, and purple, the peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is a badass marine crustacean known for its unique, powerful strike and incredible eyesight.

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1. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
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. 100% chlorine, sun, salt water, and sunscreen resistant
5. High neck collar, thumbholes at wrists, and medium back booty coverage
6. Back zipper for easy entry, with a long paracord pull for easy zip up
7. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
8. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath
9. Tag-less for comfort
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 Coral Watch, a not-for-profit citizen science program based at The University of Queensland working with volunteers worldwide to increase understanding of coral reefs, coral bleaching, and climate change.
Orders are lovingly packaged using eco-responsible materials and shipped from our HQ in Miami, FL 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.

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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 Peacock Mantis Shrimp

The peacock mantis shrimp is a strikingly colorful and highly predatory marine crustacean found in the Indo-Pacific region. Its body is typically about 10 cm (4 inches) long and it has club-like appendages that it uses to smash and kill prey. These smashing appendages have the fastest strike in the animal kingdom, with an acceleration faster than a .22 caliber bullet.

In addition to its powerful smashers, the peacock mantis shrimp has impressive visual abilities, with 12 color receptors (compared to humans' 3) and the ability to perceive polarized light. Color and polarized light signals are thought to play a big part in mantis shrimp behavior especially communication with other mantis shrimp.

Photo by Prof. Justin Marshall, Coral Watch

The peacock mantis shrimp is named for its vibrant coloring, which can include startling shades of green, blue, and orange. It lives in burrows in coral reefs and feeds on a variety of prey, including crabs, mollusks, and small fish. Unfortunately, the corals they call home are losing their vibrant color due to increasing bleaching events.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to Coral Watch

CoralWatch is a not-for-profit citizen science program based at The University of Queensland working with volunteers worldwide to increase understanding of coral reefs, coral bleaching, and climate change.

CoralWatch developed the Coral Health Chart in 2002. The chart standardizes changes in coral colors and provides a simple way for people to quantify coral health and contribute to the CoralWatch global database. The Coral Health Chart is used by dive centers, schools, conservation groups, tourists, and scientists. To get involved simply download a Do-it-Yourself kit from their website, request a Coral Health Chart and you are ready to start monitoring. You can even help save the reef and the home of the mantis shrimp from home.

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“Waterlust and CoralWatch have teamed up to help preserve coral reefs and their colorful inhabitants for future generations to see. Mantis shrimps have been watching over the reef for millions of years. By supporting our cause, by wearing the fabulous Mantis Moxie water-garb Waterlust provides, and by learning more about the reef through the CoralWatch citizen science program, you can help watch over the reef too.”

Prof. Justin Marshall

Coral Watch

High quality, great fit, fun style

I wasn't sure how this would fit because none of the models quite have my body type. It fit great, though is a smidge tight around the neck. The material and stitching are very high quality, and the cut is both flattering and "worry-free" allowing me to wear it without worrying about accidental exposures.

Awesome Quality

I haven't worn this one yet as the weather has not been conducive, but when I unpacked it I was struck by the quality materials and workmanship. It does fit well - I ordered small at 60kg and 167cm tall.

Awesome quality

I haven't worn this one yet as the weather has not been conducive, but when I unpacked it I was struck by the quality materials and workmanship. It does fit well - I ordered small at 60kg and 167cm tall.

The best outfit ever

This makes me lol every time I put it on and allows me to be as goofy as I want. I really needed some silly fun. I'm a fan !

Just spectacular!

As a citizen marine scientist in Oregon I rarely get an opportunity to use such warm weather gear in the field, but my Biscayne/Pennekamp/Dr Tortugas road-trip was the perfect opportunity to try out the swim gear and it’s truly exceptional. Thoughtfully designed, solidly stitched, beautiful, and who doesn’t want to run around without pants pretending to be a giant shrimp?! Take it from the joy on my face I’ll be ordering more. Love this brand!

Amazing Fit

This suit is high quality--thick, comfortable fabric and a perfect fit. I can't wait to wear it!

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Mantis Moxie Sun Suit

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)