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この夏、日本で「Music for the Ocean」ツアー開催！
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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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Expedition Reports
Can You Hear a Coral Spawn?
June 22, 2026
Every summer, for just a few nights after the full moon, one of the ocean’s most remarkable events unfolds: coral reefs spawn. Colonies that have spent an entire year preparing release tiny bundles of eggs and sperm into the water, each species in near-perfect synchrony. Reefs seem to snow upward as millions of bundles float toward the surface. It’s one...
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Expedition Reports
A special visit from Germany’s Max Planck Institute
August 1, 2025
What can coral skeletons tell us about the past?  Did you know corals hold clues to the past—just like tree rings? During our  May expedition to Tela Bay, multiple science projects were happening at the same time as we were shooting The Rebel Reef documentary. Besides the Matz Lab coral genetics team from UT Austin, scientist Jonathan Jung from the...
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Expedition Reports
Hidden coral diversity in Tela Bay? A closer look at our local reefs
August 1, 2025
Not all corals are what they seem! What may look like one type of coral to the naked eye can actually be several different types—genetically speaking. These are called cryptic lineages and our latest research in Tela Bay is exploring whether our local corals are part of a hidden story unfolding beneath the waves. A few years ago, scientists discovered...
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Kumamoto, thank you! 💙🎶

Music for the Ocean’s first Japan tour show with @chadwickcannon brought together about 200 people and raised around ¥85,000 in donations.

One of the most special moments was sharing the new Amakusa piece, inspired by the coral reefs nearby. Many people said they had no idea Kumamoto’s own ocean had reefs that beautiful.

That is why this tour matters! Music can help people connect with the ocean and the places worth protecting.

Next stop: Okinawa 🌊

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Kumamoto, thank you! 💙🎶 Music for the Ocean’s first Japan tour show with @chadwickcannon brought together about 200 people and raised around ¥85,000 in donations. One of the most special moments was sharing the new Amakusa piece, inspired by the coral reefs nearby. Many people said they had no idea Kumamoto’s own ocean had reefs that beautiful. That is why this tour matters! Music can help people connect with the ocean and the places worth protecting. Next stop: Okinawa 🌊

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@musicfornature_official pianist extra-ordinaire Hui Wu @hw.musician sending greetings from Asia!

Hui will join Chad @chadwickcannon, Juli @juliberwald, Evan @boyev and Will @audiowmc for our upcoming 🇯🇵 Japan Tour.

There will be music, there will be coral, there will be movie screenings, school visits, art, inspiration, and joy! We are so excited!!

🔗 Check out our link in bio for more info, and to get your Japan tickets!!

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@musicfornature_official pianist extra-ordinaire Hui Wu @hw.musician sending greetings from Asia! Hui will join Chad @chadwickcannon, Juli @juliberwald, Evan @boyev and Will @audiowmc for our upcoming 🇯🇵 Japan Tour. There will be music, there will be coral, there will be movie screenings, school visits, art, inspiration, and joy! We are so excited!! 🔗 Check out our link in bio for more info, and to get your Japan tickets!!

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@boyev sharing our love and concern for 🪸 coral reefs worldwide. In just a week, the Tela Coral and Music for the Ocean teams will kickoff our 🎌 Japan Tour!!!

👉🏻 More info at our link in bio. See you there!

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@boyev sharing our love and concern for 🪸 coral reefs worldwide. In just a week, the Tela Coral and Music for the Ocean teams will kickoff our 🎌 Japan Tour!!! 👉🏻 More info at our link in bio. See you there!

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May was a bluuuuuurrrr in the best way possible. We blinked, and it`s already June!

East Coast, thank you! Two sold out shows. A lot of familiar faces. A lot of new ones. And a reminder that music can open doors to conversations that wouldn`t otherwise exist.

Thank you for spending your evenings with us. Thank you for caring 🪸

Next stop: Japan 🇯🇵

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May was a bluuuuuurrrr in the best way possible. We blinked, and it's already June! East Coast, thank you! Two sold out shows. A lot of familiar faces. A lot of new ones. And a reminder that music can open doors to conversations that wouldn't otherwise exist. Thank you for spending your evenings with us. Thank you for caring 🪸 Next stop: Japan 🇯🇵

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