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.
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Beneath the Surface
To our fabulous Symphony Space audience, you are in for a treat. The Music for the Ocean May 6th show features some seriously incredible guest artists joining Chad Cannon and Hui Wu on stage.
Lavinia Pavlish is a Juilliard-trained violinist whose credits range from the Cleveland Orchestra to Grammy-winning recordings to the soundtrack of HBO’s Dexter: Original Sin. She has worked with artists ranging from Shakira to Cynthia Erivo and performs regularly at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Julia Henderson is a cellist who has performed at Disney Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, MoMA PS1, and National Sawdust, and most recently appeared as soloist performing Dvorak’s Cello Concerto with COSMIC Symphony. She holds degrees from Oberlin and Juilliard.
Cate Todd has been playing harp since age seven and made her Kennedy Center debut at 17 as a United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts. She is a two-time top prizewinner at the American Harp Society National Competition and has performed as featured soloist with the Utah Symphony, among others.
Five extraordinary musicians. One night. May 6 at @symphonyspace
We`re excited to welcome New York to experience @chadwickcannon`s Music for the Ocean on May 6 at @symphonyspace (UWS).
As if the show wasn`t enough (trust us, it`ll knock your fins off!!), after the music wraps up, we`re sitting down with some of the most compelling voices in ocean science and storytelling.
Learn more about our awesome panelists here, and see you there!
🎟️ Still need tix? Check our link in bio!
Tiffany Duong @tiffmakeswaves, Co-Founder of Tela Coral @telacoral and Executive Producer of Rebel Reef Film @rebelreeffilm, went to Sedona expecting to just screen her team’s film and head home. Instead, Sedona left her dazzled, inspired, and supported. Tiff shares her insight below:
“The Rebel Reef: Seeds of Hope had its first in-person festival screening at the Sedona International Film Festival @sedonafilmfestival and it completely reshaped the way in which I think about storytelling and community. From the very beginning, it felt different. A personal welcome from the festival. A space intentionally built for filmmakers. Not just a schedule of screenings, but an environment where people genuinely show up for each other.
Over a few days, I experienced what a film festival can really be ... a kind of “third space” where conversations happen naturally, collaborations begin, and strangers quickly become friends. I met filmmakers who inspired me, shared ideas late into the night, and we supported each other’s work like we’d known each other for years.
Sitting in the shorts blocks, something clicked. In just a few minutes, each film delivered a full human experience... joy, grief, tension, hope. It was a reminder of how powerful storytelling can be when it’s done with care.
Then came our screening.
Seeing Christian’s @scubachris17 story and the story of Tela’s reefs on the big screen was surreal. Hearing the audience react, ask thoughtful questions, and connect with the message of resilience and hope reminded me why this work matters in the first place.
I left Sedona with more than festival accolades and new connections.
I left with a clearer vision of the stories I want to tell, and the kind of storyteller I want to become.”
🎻🎹 Music for the Ocean East Coast Tour
Wednesday, May 6 - NYC at @symphonyspace
Saturday, May 9 - Washington DC at @atlaspacdc
We`ll also be showing @rebelreeffilm and visiting locals schools. If you`re in town, reach out! We`d love to share the magic of Tela with you.
See you there!
Are YOU ready to experience one of the ocean’s most magical moments? 🌕🪸🇭🇳
Join us July 28 through August 2, 2026 for a coral spawning AdZENture on the Rebel Reef in Tela, Honduras!
Timed just after the summer full moon, this unforgettable trip gives you the rare chance to witness a surreal “reverse snowstorm” where coral releases its next generation into the sea. It’s one of nature’s most breathtaking (and important) events, and you could witness it with your very own eyes.
This trip, created in partnership with the eco-travel pros at AdZENtures @adzentures who specialize in unforgettable, conservation-focused group trips, also includes the following:
🤿 Diving the Rebel Reef: This reef is thriving while others struggle. Led by coral expert Dr. Juli Berwald, Antal Börcsök of Tela Marine @tela_marine, dive master Christian Carias @scubachris17, and the Tela Coral @telacoral team, you’ll get behind-the-scenes access to the research, restoration, and hope shaping the future of reefs. Your trip includes a $500 donation to support this work.
🎤 Opportunity to do crucial citizen science with The Seabirds @seabirdsquad, collecting acoustic recordings of the Rebel Reef! We’ll lower hydrophones into the water to capture the symphony of sea sounds during a coral spawn.
🌿 Unwinding in a Jungle and Mangrove Paradise: Beyond the reef, you’ve got the option to float among the lush Honduras mangroves (the tallest in Central American) and stay in a stunning treehouse retreat, discovering the magic of Jeanette Kawas National Park.
From day and night dives to culture, conservation, and connection... this is more than a trip, it’s an experience that will stay with you forever.
Book your trip directly on the AdZENtures website: https://goadzenture.com/honduras-coral-reef-conservation-retreat-2026/ or reach out directly to AdZENtures at lindsey@goadzenture.com (a portion of all AdZENtures in Tela is tax-deductible).
