Dive in...
...in Science
Our mission is to help understand the scientific secrets that Tela’s resilient corals hold. We’ve partnered with scientists from world-class institutions and started some experiments ourselves. Our biggest effort is to build the first marine science lab and coral biobank on the Honduran mainland. We hope you’ll follow along.
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...in Person
Experience the Rebel Reef! Our travel partner Adzentures will accommodate your perfect visit to Tela. Special trips planned around coral spawning or coupled with birdwatching in the mangroves add to the adventure. A portion of your trip’s cost goes directly to supporting our efforts.
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...in Concert
Think Copeland mixed with Attenborough! Think Fantasia for the Sea! Chad Cannon: Music for the Ocean is an immersive production of violin, piano, animation, and sound and light design that brings the ocean into the concert hall like nothing you can imagine until you experience it. Music for the Ocean has partnered with Tela Coral to raise $100,000 to build the new biobank facility in Tela.
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...in Film
Discover exceptional resilience. The Rebel Reef: Seeds of Hope is a short documentary film that weaves together the story of Tela’s exceptional coral, along with the truly remarkable challenges faced by the town’s only dive professional Christian Carias. This film explores the complexities of cultural identity, environmental stewardship, and personal transformation.
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...in Virtual Reality
Visit Tela’s reef in 3D! This ambitious project to document Tela’s incredible reefs in virtual reality is funded by a $50,000 award from the Stanley Creators Fund. It will be on permanent exhibition at Tela Marine, but available to travel as well. It is a giant leap toward our vision of a future where everyone can experience the magic of Tela’s coral reefs.
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