"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
Summary
China's Ministry of State Security said foreign intelligence agencies are using animals like turtles and fish equipped with sensors to spy on China's coastal waters. The ministry warned people to watch for suspicious devices and report them.Key Facts
- Foreign spies are reportedly using live sea animals with sensors, called "spy turtles" and "spy fish," to collect ocean data near China.
- The animals carry equipment that sends information to satellites outside China.
- Other spying tools mentioned include detection buoys, wave gliders, and ship-based devices.
- The spying aims to track Chinese naval activity, map underwater areas, and monitor offshore oil and gas fields.
- China has encouraged fishermen and others to report suspicious spying devices and has offered large rewards for help.
- Similar cases include a beluga whale in Norway fitted with a camera mount in 2019 and claims of Russia training dolphins for military use in 2023.
- The Chinese ministry did not specify which countries they believe are behind the spying or where exactly the animals were found.
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