China Flags 'Spy Turtles' Gathering Marine Data
Foreign spies are fitting turtles and fish with sensors to create underwater maps of China’s coastline, Beijing warned Friday in apparent reference to its Western competitors. A sea turtle swimming underwater. File photo: OhCan, via Pexels. In a social media post ominously titled “Under the deep blue, undercurrents are surging”, the Ministry of State Security said international spy agencies are using “new types of espionage equipment” to steal sensitive marine data. “Relative
China's Ministry of State Security has issued a warning about foreign intelligence agencies allegedly using marine animals equipped with sensors for espionage. The ministry stated that "relatively large marine animals with sensors attached" have been found in Chinese waters, collecting data on temperature, salinity, and currents. This information is reportedly transmitted via satellite to create underwater maps that could reveal vulnerabilities in China's coastal defenses.
The warning highlights ongoing concerns about sophisticated espionage tactics targeting national security and critical infrastructure in maritime environments.
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