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Gorée’s Young Sentinels

Observe, understand, protect. A shared journey to grow with the island and care for the living world.

Children and facilitators sharing ideas under a reed shelter in Gorée.
Observe, ask and share: learning together in Gorée.
Children in green caps and GOCEAN vests taking part in community action in Gorée.
Learning to care for their island through shared action.

The purpose

The Sentinels programme connects climate education, coastal and marine biodiversity, a cleaner island, heritage, small-scale greening and youth leadership. Workshops, field activities and a learning journal support gradual learning through curiosity, practical action and sharing with families.

Within the programme

  • Observe nature and marine environments
  • Discover Gorée’s heritage
  • Take part in science and creative workshops
  • Record discoveries in a learning journal
Discover

The ocean as a place of learning

Through adopt a float, the Sentinels discover how scientists observe the ocean and follow data from a profiling float.

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Be part of the journey

To learn about upcoming activities, offer support or join an initiative, contact the GOCEAN team.

Contact the team