Whooshh Innovations

Whooshh Innovations would like to invite you to present at our symposium called “Where Technology Meets Ecology: Practical Innovations for Improving Environmental Response” at this year’s American Fisheries Society meeting jointly hosted by the Oregon chapter and Western Division.

Complete details regarding the meeting, symposium, and abstract submission can be found here: https://orafs.org/annual-meeting/

The deadline to submit an abstract is Saturday, February 21st. When submitting, select our symposium title to make sure your talk is included.

Please feel free to share this invitation with others that you think could contribute by presenting and or share valuable insight!

Some of the most important scientific breakthroughs start with questions that sound… a little strange. 🐟🚀

Take the “salmon cannon.” What looked like a quirky idea — safely moving salmon upstream through a tube — became a real solution for protecting ecosystems, restoring fish populations, and balancing environmental conservation with human infrastructure. It’s a perfect example of how curiosity-driven science turns unconventional ideas into real-world impact.

Whooshh is delighted to be featured in a new book called “The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog.” https://www.amazon.com/Salmon-Cannon-Levitating-Frog-Discoveries/dp/1541605217

In an interview on PBS: Author Carly York talked about the importance of funding science and how it leads to incredible breakthroughs. https://www.pbs.org/video/in-defense-of-silly-science-how-curiosity-driven-research-drives-discovery-ktac0m/

From salmon cannons to lifesaving medicines, we’re investing in future cures, stronger infrastructure, global leadership, and the next generation of innovators.

Curiosity today = breakthroughs tomorrow.

That was a "close one!" -- So happy and proud of what Whooshh accomplished to help DFO and First Nations, and now to see this historic salmon return. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/salmon-returns-2025-bc-1.7607430

Safe Passage Documentary: https://vimeo.com/showcase/whtv?share=copy

Fraser River salmon returns this year a 'real chance to celebrate,' harvesters say | CBC News Fishermen and First Nations are among the many who are celebrating this year's Fraser River sockeye salmon run and its estimated 6.3 million fish.