Thailand and China Deploy Satellite Trackers on Sea Turtles
Thailand and China are tracking three rehabilitated leatherback sea turtles equipped with satellite transmitters to monitor their movements and habitats in the wild, supporting regional marine conservation efforts.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has partnered with the First Institute of Oceanography under China's Ministry of Natural Resources to conduct a major marine conservation collaboration. Working through the China–Thailand Joint Laboratory for Climate and Marine Ecosystems, the teams installed satellite transmitters on three rehabilitated leatherback sea turtles between September 19–21, preparing them for release into the wild from the Sirinart Marine Endangered Animal Rescue Centre.
Using the Argos satellite system, researchers can now track the turtles' movements and key habitats in real time. The data collected will inform marine area management plans and support long-term sea turtle conservation and protection of marine biodiversity. This cooperation marks a significant step for Thailand and China in applying modern technology to research and safeguard regional marine ecosystems, and demonstrates Thailand's commitment to raising standards in rare sea turtle conservation and maintaining healthy ocean habitats for future generations.
