Whooshh Innovations' Fish Cannons Can Fire 40 Salmon a Minute
Rahul Kalvapalle — August 13, 2014 — Eco
Whooshh Innovations has invented an ingenious fish cannon to transport salmons across dams. Dams pose a severe problem to salmon trying to migrate across the waters. For years, environmentalists have been thinking of ways to help the fish get around the dams, including ladders, lifts and other interventions. However, the high cost of these devices has meant that few places installed them.
Whooshh Innovations' fish cannons are reminiscent of the transportation tubes seen in Futurama. The tubes' interiors are covered in soft baffles that enable negative pressure to gently suck fish along without bruising them.
The current cannon prototype propels the fish along at speeds of 15 to 22 mph before dumping them back in the water where they belong. Interestingly, the fish don't seem to be too traumatized by the experience and appear to enter the tubes without too much fuss.
Whooshh Innovations' fish cannons are reminiscent of the transportation tubes seen in Futurama. The tubes' interiors are covered in soft baffles that enable negative pressure to gently suck fish along without bruising them.
The current cannon prototype propels the fish along at speeds of 15 to 22 mph before dumping them back in the water where they belong. Interestingly, the fish don't seem to be too traumatized by the experience and appear to enter the tubes without too much fuss.
Trend Themes
1. Fish Transportation Systems - Opportunity for developing innovative technologies to transport fish across dams efficiently and cost-effectively.
2. Environmental Interventions - Potential to create eco-friendly solutions for mitigating the impact of dams on endangered species.
3. Animal-friendly Cannons - Disruptive innovation opportunity to design cannons or similar mechanisms that transport animals without causing harm or distress.
Industry Implications
1. Aquaculture - Fish transportation systems could revolutionize the aquaculture industry by enabling efficient movement of fish and reducing the need for costly interventions.
2. Eco-engineering - Innovative environmental interventions are relevant to the eco-engineering industry, offering solutions to mitigate the negative impact of structures like dams on ecosystems.
3. Animal Welfare - The development of animal-friendly cannons or similar mechanisms aligns with the animal welfare industry's focus on creating humane transportation methods for animals.
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