Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 23:13 IST A seagull with a GPS tracker from Centre for Eco-Environment Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences was found in Karwar, prompting a joint security and scientific investigation. A seagull with a GPS tracker from Centre for Eco-Environment Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences was found in Karwar, prompting a joint security and scientific investigation. Forest Department officials in Karwar have intercepted a migratory seagull equipped with a GPS tracking device labelled with Chinese scientific credentials. The discovery has prompted a joint investigation by the Forest Department, local police, and naval authorities. The bird was spotted behind Thimmakka Garden in Karwar city. Local observers noticed a small electronic device strapped to the seagull’s back, leading to its capture by Forest Department personnel. Upon closer inspection, the GPS tracker was found to bear the inscription: “Centre for Eco-Environment Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences.” Scientific Research or Security Concern? Initial assessments suggest the device was likely installed by Chinese researchers to monitor the bird’s migratory patterns, feeding habits, and movement corridors. Such tracking is …