Supporting the Rebel Reef
We still don’t know why Tela’s reefs are so healthy — but we’re working fast to find out.
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Nestled in the vibrant waters of the Caribbean lies a hidden gem of biodiversity and ecological health — the coral reef of Tela, Honduras.

In an era where the majority of coral reefs are experiencing degradation and decline, Tela’s reefs are a rare example of resilience and hope.

Home to a dozen critically endangered coral species including magnificent elkhorn coral thickets, rich populations of long spined sea urchins, and astonishingly low incidences of disease or bleaching, Tela’s reefs demonstrate nature’s ability to thrive amid challenges.
That’s why we call it the Rebel Reef.
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🌊 Come experience the ocean like you’ve never done before and help us raise $100K for #TheRebelReef! 🌊

🎻 Composer-violinist Chad Cannon (@chadwickcannon) and 🎹 pianist Hui Wu (@hw.musician) are the lead edge of a musical tidal wave, flooding LA with original compositions inspired by the ocean, raising money to protect the ocean. All while Tim Rauch (@tim_rauch)’s animations delight your eyes and Will Chen’s (@audiowmc) soundscapes immerse your ears. The ocean is magic on its own, but we can bet you’re going to remember experiencing it like this.

💡 Following the concerts, Tela Coral co-founders Juli (@juliberwald) and Tiff (@tiffmakeswaves) are joining deep-dive panels to talk about coral science, @rebelreeffilm, hope and everything in-between. 

🎟️ There are just a handful of tickets left! Join us and follow along for more performances around the world!

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After a breathtaking two-week expedition in Honduras 🇭🇳, we’ve wrapped on the @rebelreeffilm! This journey is about identity, pride, resilience, and hope—things #TheRebelReef inspires in each of us. And, we’re eager to get editing to bring this story to the world. Until then, here’s what we uncovered: 

🐠 ROATAN: SHIFTING BASELINES
We dove deep into the concept of “shifting baselines”—how each generation unknowingly accepts a more degraded environment as “normal.” For some of us, the dives here were mind-blowing; for others, heartbreaking. But that stark contrast in the same moment reminded us just how powerful—and urgent—this story is.

🌊 UTILA: THE BIGGER PICTURE
We captured comparative footage to see where Tela’s rebellious reefs stand in the broader story of Honduras’ coral resilience and learned more from organizations fighting to protect the reefs that surround their island home. 

🪸 TELA: A REBEL REEF REUNION
Of course, we revisited our beloved #RebelReef—from the legendary elkhorn coral thickets to brand-new reefs we’d never seen before! Every dive was a reminder of why we fight for these waters and proof that hope isn’t just a concept here… it’s physically growing in our hearts and on our reefs.

This is just the beginning—stay tuned as we share more from this unforgettable expedition. Until then, dare to hope. 💙

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