Every year on May 23rd, we celebrate World Turtle Day — a day dedicated to honoring one of the ocean’s oldest and most graceful creatures: the sea turtle. These gentle animals have glided through our seas for over 100 million years, yet today, they face more threats than ever before. From plastic pollution to habitat loss, the ocean they call home is under pressure.

At Seabass, we believe that protecting the planet starts with the choices we make — even the swimwear we wear. Here’s why clean oceans matter, and how your swimwear can be part of the solution.

The Ocean Is Their Home — and Ours

Turtles are not just beautiful marine animals — they’re vital to ocean ecosystems. They help maintain healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs, which in turn support a wide range of marine life and even regulate our climate.

But today, 6 out of 7 sea turtle species are threatened or endangered. Their greatest threats? Plastic waste, rising ocean temperatures, and pollution from harmful chemicals — all largely human-made.

How Swimwear Impacts the Sea

You might not think your swimsuit could affect the ocean — but it can.

Conventional swimwear is often made from virgin plastics and dyed with harsh chemicals. These materials can shed microplastics into the water with every wear and wash, contributing to the pollution that harms marine life — including sea turtles.

Seabass Swimwear: Made for the Ocean, Made to Protect

At Seabass, we design swimwear that respects the sea. Here's how:

• Recycled Materials: Our fabrics are made from regenerated plastic waste, such as fishing nets and ocean plastics. That means fewer new resources used, and less waste in the sea.
  
• Certified UPF 50+ Protection: Our swimwear protects your skin and your family’s skin from harmful UV rays — without relying on chemical sunscreens that can wash off and damage coral reefs.
  
• Long-lasting Quality: Designed to last season after season, our swimwear reduces overconsumption — a major contributor to fashion waste and ocean pollution.
  

By choosing Seabass, you're supporting a cycle of conscious design and responsible living — one that puts the ocean first.

Explore our UPF 50+ swim short collection which is made from 100% SEAQUAL recycled ocean waste.