China alleges foreign spy agencies using sensor-equipped marine animals for underwater surveillance

China has claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are employing advanced and unconventional technologies, including marine animals fitted with electronic sensors

China has claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are employing advanced and unconventional technologies, including marine animals fitted with electronic sensors, to gather information from the country’s surrounding waters.

According to reports, China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has warned that a hidden intelligence battle is taking place beneath the seas, where foreign entities are allegedly using sophisticated surveillance methods to collect strategic maritime data.

In a statement published on the ministry’s official WeChat account, Chinese authorities said that certain foreign organizations have turned to innovative espionage techniques, including the use of so-called “spy turtles” and “spy fish” carrying specially designed monitoring devices.

The ministry stated that these sensor-equipped aquatic creatures are capable of recording environmental information such as water temperature, salinity levels, and ocean currents. The collected data can reportedly be transmitted to overseas operators through satellite communication systems.

Chinese officials described such activities as a potential threat to national security, emphasizing that maritime surveillance has become an increasingly important aspect of modern intelligence operations.

However, the ministry did not provide details about the exact locations where these alleged spy animals were found, nor did it identify any country or intelligence agency responsible for deploying them. Independent verification of the claims has also not been made public.