Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association

04/04/2026

JUVENILE GREEN SEA TURTLE RESCUED

We are happy to share that a juvenile Green Sea Turtle was recently rescued by of Gunjur Project. The turtle is currently under our care, it is in good condition, and responding very well to rehabilitation.

Our team will collect all necessary data before releasing the turtle safely back into the ocean on Monday, where it belongs.

Special thanks to Jenny for her quick action, responsibility, and strong commitment to wildlife protection and conservation.

PUBLIC INVITATION TURTLE RELEASE -
Everyone is welcome to join us and witness this special moment:
📅 Date: April 6th, 2026
📍 Location: Turtle Village / Release Beach
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM sharp

Together, through cooperation, awareness, and compassion, we can protect our marine life for future generations.

My Gambia

Abubakr Bless Sidiq Saho

26/03/2026

CETAG extends its sincere gratitude to Techserv Cutting Systems Ltd for their invaluable support in maintenance of our turtle tank. Your continued assistance helps us ensure the well-being and care of these remarkable animals.
We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment. Thank you so much for supporting our work

23/02/2026

CETAG Turtle Village, A Unique Ecotourism Experience in The Gambia
Located in Gunjur Beach.
CETAG Turtle Village is a community-based ecotourism project led by the Gunjur ConservationistsandEcotourismAssociation (CETAG). It focuses on protecting endangered marine turtles while empowering local communities.
Visitors can experience turtle conservation activities, explore nature, and enjoy authentic village life, all while supporting sustainable development.

Why it matters:

Promotes wildlife conservation
Creates local jobs
Diversifies tourism beyond beach resorts
Strengthens The Gambia’s eco-friendly tourism image
CETAG Turtle Village is not just tourism, it’s conservation, culture, and community working together.

15/02/2026

Earlier today, CETAG, together with 10 of its members, participated in a full-day IT training on data management held at Dalaba Ecolodge.

The training introduced participants to modern digital tools, including the use of Google platforms, to strengthen basic data management skills.

The participants represented various CETAG sub-committees, including the Finance Office, Media Team, and Data Collectors. This initiative aims to enhance CETAG’s capacity to meet its digital responsibilities in line with advancing technology standards.

We sincerely thank our partner, Blue Ventures, for funding this important training. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to Dr. Musa Touray, a proud native of Gunjur and senior lecturer at the University of The Gambia, for facilitating the session with dedication and expertise. Special thanks as well to Project Coordinator Ahmed Manjang for making this possible.

We are confident that all participants will greatly benefit from this training and continue to grow in their digital skills.

18/01/2026

JUVENILE GREEN SEA TURTLE RESCUE & RELEASE
We are happy to share that a juvenile Green Sea Turtle was recently brought to The Turtle Village rescue by Luc, owner of Reptile Farm. The turtle is currently under our care, in good condition, and responding very well.
According to the young people who sold it to Luc, the turtle was originally obtained from fishermen most likely as accidental bycatch. This serves as an important reminder of the continued need for awareness, education, and collaboration with fishing communities to help reduce unintended impacts on marine wildlife.
Our team will collect all necessary data before releasing the turtle safely back into the ocean tomorrow, where it belongs.
Special thanks to Luc for his quick action, responsibility, and strong commitment to wildlife protection and conservation.

PUBLIC INVITATION TURTLE RELEASE
Everyone is welcome to join us and witness this special moment:
📅 Date: 19 January 2026
📍 Location: Turtle Village / Release Beach
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM sharp
Together, through cooperation, awareness, and compassion, we can protect our marine life for future generations.

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24/11/2025

Lamin Jassey, Executive Director of CETAG: Take Us Through the 9 Nautical Mile Reserved Zone and Why It Matters for Small-Scale Fisheries

The 9 nautical mile reserved zone is crucial for protecting the future of small-scale fisheries. This nearshore area shelters juvenile fish, breeding grounds and fragile marine habitats that sustain artisanal fishing communities. It helps prevent conflict by keeping industrial vessels away from areas meant for local fishers, while also ensuring that families and markets continue to access affordable and nutritious fish. The zone also preserves the long-standing cultural traditions and identity of coastal communities.

CETAG, SANYEPD, Blue Ventures, AFWIC , Lascom, Nascom and other partners remain fully committed to promoting sustainable fisheries management, strengthening community involvement, and ensuring strict respect and enforcement of the 9-mile zone. Our joint efforts aim to protect livelihoods, preserve marine resources, and secure a healthier and more resilient future for coastal populations.

03/11/2025

📣Shout Out!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped our conservation efforts throughout all these years!

The Turtle Committee team at Gunjur Beach truly couldn’t do all this amazing work without our incredible support. Your donations, volunteer support, advices, collaboration, partnerships, and criticisms directly and indirectly helped our conservation team reach the far!

To our friends and colleagues at Gunjur Project My Gambia. Center for Environment, Climate Action, and Research Eco Travel Gambia Project Wild Gambia Precious Plastic Gambia Abubakr Bless Sidiq Saho Lamin Jassey Lamin M. Touray Ursa Faal Chernoyum Jadama - thank you for helping sea turtle conservation success story in the Gambia, we’re in this together!

We greatly appreciate you all. Over 40 hatchlings headed back home yesterday, we looked forward seeing them sometime in the future. Every contribution you made makes a real difference in giving these little ones and those previously released a great chance of survival as they begin their journey home.

03/11/2025

Heartfelt Appreciation from CETAG.

On behalf of the Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association (CETAG), we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us this evening for the baby turtle release and to all those who helped spread the word across different social media platforms. Your support truly means the world to us.

A special thank-you to the CETAG team, who, after a long day of hard work at the Turtle Village, continued their dedication by heading to Santosha Beach Bar and Restaurant to release more than 40 baby turtles into the ocean. Your passion and tireless commitment to conservation are deeply appreciated.

We also express our heartfelt thanks to the management and staff of Santosha Beach Bar and Restaurant for their continuous cooperation, for helping care for our turtle hatchery, and for regularly monitoring our nests to ensure successful hatching.

Finally, our warm appreciation goes to the tourists, their guides, and Gambian families who continue to support our work and recognise the importance of protecting these vulnerable marine species.

Together, we are making a difference — one turtle at a time.

Lamin Jassey
Environmental Justice Activist & Executive Director
Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association (CETAG).

03/11/2025

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 - 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮: What better way to celebrate the release of Sea Turtle hatchins than making the beaches sea turtles call home a little cleaner!

The committee at the Turtle Village at Gunjur Beach, started the day with a beach cleanup exercise in the morning. The team later spent the evening releasing over 40 hatchlings back into their natural home. Thanks to everyone that participated in keeping the beach clean and for making the event a memorable one.

01/11/2025

Baby Turtle Release – Sunday, 2nd Nov 2025.

Join CETAG Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association for another amazing baby marine turtle release at Lamin’s Santosha Beach Bar & Restaurant.

🕕 6:00 p.m. Brief talk on turtle conservation and release protocols.

🕡 6:30 p.m. sharp Release of 40+ baby turtles

Support conservation by releasing your baby turtle for D500 (gloves required).

Please relax and enjoy great food & drinks at Santosha Beach Bar, our proud partner in turtle protection.
For food and drink, please contact Lamin Darboe at +220 3907238 / +220 6910889.

📞 For event info: Lamin Jassey – +220 3905096 Buba Saho – +220 3336888

Let’s protect our marine life one baby turtle at a time.

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30/10/2025

The Gunjur Conservationists & Ecotourism Association has recently established partnership with
African Adventures Tours, which is a licensed as a ground tour operator in The Gambia.

The turtle committee of the association is happy to share that as the 2025 Tourism Season kicks off in Destination Gambia, they have received the first badge of tourists, through African Adventures Tours.

The Turtle Village is OPEN all-year round. The facility is available for both the turtles observation, crocodile sightings, and birding at the nearby forest reserve.

23/10/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 - Yesterday (October 21st, 2025), we celebrated a truly special moment at the Southern coastline of the Gambia —the release of the baby sea turtles back into the ocean!

After months of turtle monitoring and nest protection, the first batch of turtles hatchlings finally made their way to the sea.

This beautiful event reflects our continued work and commitment to protecting local wildlife and preserving the natural beauty of Gambia’s coastline.

We thank all those who continued to support and participate in this activities. You are all amazingly awesome. We are super grateful for all you do to sustain turtle conservation, research, employment opportunities, and ecotourism programs in the Gambia.