Whooshh Passage (2016)
Whooshh Passage (2016)
the question
the conclusion
the question
Is it feasible to safely, efficiently and effectively transport salmon 1,100 ft distance with a 100 ft elevation via the Whooshh Fish Transport System?
the conclusion
Yes. In the summer of 2016 late spring summer Chinook were transported via WFTS 1,100 ft with a 100 ft elevation in ~35 seconds with controlled deceleration into a hatchery truck.
The fish were hauled to Cle Elum hatchery and observed for adult survival until ripe for harvest (1-3 months) and egg viability. Comparisons of adult survival and egg viability were drawn between the 1,100 ft WFTS Chinook and ~85 ft hand carriage or 40 ft Chinook groups.
No difference in adult survival or egg viability was observed between the groups.