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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You’re gonna need a bigger wardrobe! 🌊🦈✨

Presenting 🥁🥁🥁 our new @telacoral rashguards 👕! Inspired by our upcoming (!!) May expedition, and designed by the ever lovely and talented Joe of @theholdfastcollective, these rashguards proudly showcase our logo and feature a traditional Honduran pattern. This was especially important to us for this trip, as we are focused on telling the story of #TheRebelReef from the local point of view  — by Hondurans, for Hondurans. 

@telacoral is proud of what we do, who we do it with, and what we do it for. And now, we have something to represent all of that — and you can too! 

Follow along with us as we share the alegría y orgullo — the joy and pride — that these incredible, resilient corals bring to all of us. And, grab a rashie to support our efforts and become part of the team! 

📧 Email hello@telacoral.org to claim yours.

#ExploraHonduras #VisitHonduras #Coral #CoralReefs #Ocean #OceanConservation #CoralRestoration #ReefRestoration #OceanClimateAction #WINGS #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #WINGSFlag #WomenInScience #WomenInStem #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensLeadership #SheInspiresMe #Exploration #Honduras #tela

You’re gonna need a bigger wardrobe! 🌊🦈✨

Presenting 🥁🥁🥁 our new @telacoral rashguards 👕! Inspired by our upcoming (!!) May expedition, and designed by the ever lovely and talented Joe of @theholdfastcollective, these rashguards proudly showcase our logo and feature a traditional Honduran pattern. This was especially important to us for this trip, as we are focused on telling the story of #TheRebelReef from the local point of view  — by Hondurans, for Hondurans.

@telacoral is proud of what we do, who we do it with, and what we do it for. And now, we have something to represent all of that — and you can too!

Follow along with us as we share the alegría y orgullo — the joy and pride — that these incredible, resilient corals bring to all of us. And, grab a rashie to support our efforts and become part of the team!

📧 Email hello@telacoral.org to claim yours.

#ExploraHonduras #VisitHonduras #Coral #CoralReefs #Ocean #OceanConservation #CoralRestoration #ReefRestoration #OceanClimateAction #WINGS #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #WINGSFlag #WomenInScience #WomenInStem #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensLeadership #SheInspiresMe #Exploration #Honduras #tela
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👋 Hi! I want to introduce you to one of the loves of my life. 

This is Casita, and she’s my favorite coral 🪸 in the entire world. She gained her name because she’s as big as a garden shed, or tiny house. We estimate 80 feet across, 25 feet tall, and a couple hundred years old. Dr. Judith Lang visited her and estimated that she’d started growing in Tela before Christopher Columbus landed in Honduras 🇭🇳 

She’s an O.Fav (Orbicella faveolata), or “mountainous star coral” that grows by encrusting. Her layers are impressive, hiding entire little reef worlds 🐠 in their nooks. 

Once common throughout the Caribbean, OFavs are now listed as 🚨 “endangered” by the IUCN. In Tela, Casita and her sisters have all grown to an impressive size – perhaps because of their sheltered locations and perhaps because of some of the as-yet undiscovered magic of Tela Bay’s corals. 

To know her is to love her, and I hope that you all get to meet her one day! 💕

- @tiffmakeswaves

📽️ editor: @brynnerardin 

#ExploraHonduras #VisitHonduras #Coral #CoralReefs #Ocean #OceanConservation #CoralRestoration #ReefRestoration #OceanClimateAction #WINGS #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #WINGSFlag #WomenInScience #WomenInStem #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensLeadership #SheInspiresMe #Exploration #Honduras #tela

👋 Hi! I want to introduce you to one of the loves of my life.

This is Casita, and she’s my favorite coral 🪸 in the entire world. She gained her name because she’s as big as a garden shed, or tiny house. We estimate 80 feet across, 25 feet tall, and a couple hundred years old. Dr. Judith Lang visited her and estimated that she’d started growing in Tela before Christopher Columbus landed in Honduras 🇭🇳

She’s an O.Fav (Orbicella faveolata), or “mountainous star coral” that grows by encrusting. Her layers are impressive, hiding entire little reef worlds 🐠 in their nooks.

Once common throughout the Caribbean, OFavs are now listed as 🚨 “endangered” by the IUCN. In Tela, Casita and her sisters have all grown to an impressive size – perhaps because of their sheltered locations and perhaps because of some of the as-yet undiscovered magic of Tela Bay’s corals.

To know her is to love her, and I hope that you all get to meet her one day! 💕

- @tiffmakeswaves

📽️ editor: @brynnerardin

#ExploraHonduras #VisitHonduras #Coral #CoralReefs #Ocean #OceanConservation #CoralRestoration #ReefRestoration #OceanClimateAction #WINGS #WINGSWomenOfDiscovery #WINGSFlag #WomenInScience #WomenInStem #WomenEmpowerment #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensLeadership #SheInspiresMe #Exploration #Honduras #tela
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