These artificial eggs are used to track illegal sea turtle egg trafficking. Nicaragua conservation group Paso Pacifico developed the InvestEGGator to deter poachers and reduce wildlife trade. Sea turtles are in danger of extinction and their trade is restricted. The InvestEGGator is an inexpensive solution that uses geotagging technology concealed in decoy turtle eggs.
The artificial eggs contain GSM GPS tracking devices and are planted in sea turtle nests that face a high risk of poaching. Once the InvestEGGator (along with other real eggs) are moved from their original location, the movements of sea turtle egg poachers can be tracked and mapped.
This technology also demonstrates how GPS technology can be used to define weak areas and improve efficiency.
Poacher-Tracking Egg Decoys
The Artificial Eggs Track the Illegal Trade of Endangered Sea Turtles
Trend Themes
1. Egg Tracking Technology - Using artificial eggs with geotagging technology provides a low-cost solution to track illegal trade and poaching.
2. Wildlife Conservation - Developing innovative solutions for conservation efforts can significantly reduce poaching and protect endangered species.
3. GPS Mapping - Leveraging GPS technology to map poaching hotspots is a valuable tool for conservation organizations and law enforcement agencies.
Industry Implications
1. Conservation and Environmental Organizations - Innovative tracking technologies can improve conservation efforts and reduce poaching rates among endangered species.
2. Law Enforcement - Tracking devices and geotagging technology can enhance law enforcement's ability to detect and prevent illegal trade and poaching activities.
3. Agriculture - Adopting tracking technologies in agriculture can provide new solutions for identifying weak areas and improving operational efficiency.