Karwar, Dec. 18 -- A migratory seagull fitted with a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was discovered on the Karwar coast of Karnataka, close to INS Kadamba, one of India's most strategically significant naval bases. The incident has sparked a mix of scientific curiosity and security concerns, highlighting the thin line between wildlife research and national security.
Locals near Timmakka Garden in Uttara Kannada district noticed the unusual device on the bird's back and promptly alerted forest department officials. Upon examination, authorities confirmed that the GPS tracker originated from the Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
"The device is commonly used for tracking migratory patterns...