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Using GPS-enabled decoy turtle eggs to track illegal trade.

Helen Pheasey1, David L Roberts2, Daniela Rojas-Cañizales3

  • 1Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent, Marlowe Building, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NR, UK; Caño Palma Biological Station, Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC), Pococí, Limón, Costa Rica.

Current Biology : CB
|October 6, 2020
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Researchers developed a 3D-printed decoy turtle egg with GPS tracking to uncover illegal wildlife trafficking routes. This innovative tool helps law enforcement disrupt the trade of endangered species and protect economies.

Area of Science:

  • Conservation Biology
  • Wildlife Crime Forensics
  • Technological Innovation in Ecology

Background:

  • Illegal wildlife trade is a significant global issue, valued at billions annually, driving species extinction and economic loss.
  • Current law enforcement approaches to wildlife crime are often reactive, necessitating proactive methods to identify and disrupt trafficking networks.
  • Understanding trafficking routes is crucial for effective intervention against the illegal trade of wildlife products.

Discussion:

  • The InvestEGGator, a 3D-printed decoy sea turtle egg with a GPS-GSM transmitter, was developed and field-tested to track illegal wildlife trade.
  • Deployment of decoy eggs within illegally collected clutches provided real-time movement data of traffickers.
  • The technology enabled the mapping of trafficking routes and identified specific locations of interest for law enforcement intervention.

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Key Insights:

  • The InvestEGGator successfully tracked the movement of trafficked sea turtle eggs, revealing detailed trade chains up to 137 km.
  • Data from the decoys provided actionable intelligence, leading to the identification of potential points of interest for law enforcement.
  • This method offers a novel approach to gathering intelligence on wildlife trafficking networks.

Outlook:

  • Further refinement and application of the InvestEGGator technology could significantly enhance efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade.
  • Expanding the use of decoy tracking devices to other wildlife products may provide broader insights into transnational criminal enterprises.
  • Continued technological innovation is vital for proactive wildlife crime prevention and conservation efforts.