The protection of the marine ecosystem and its biodiversity, in particular sea turtles, was at the heart of the celebration of the New Year's Eve party on the afternoon of January 1, 2023 at Lomé beach. The event, an initiative of the ERD Africa Association (A Cantonal Association of Bè) supported by the Prefectural Directorate of Environment and Forest Resources Golfe and the Coastal Brigade, is marked by the release of baby turtles, and saw the effective presence of the Chief Canton of Bè, sponsor of the Association.

Taking advantage of the large number of visitors to the beach today, these partner entities have enhanced the festive atmosphere of the place with sound awareness messages for visitors, on the protection of sea turtles and the health of the beach.
In turn, the Prefectural Director of the Environment of the Gulf Lt BODEME Komi S. and Commissioner TCHANKI Agnompé of the Coastal Brigade and TOGBUI ADELA AKLASSOU IV Chief Canton of Bè, took the floor to present their wishes, before explaining to the crowd the merits of the protection of turtles. 600 baby turtles were released into the Ocean to close the event.