Gamifying Science for Education
It’s basically fantasy football for fish!
Survive the Sound is a one-of-a-kind event that combines science, art, technology, and education to create a free online fish tracking game that highlights the struggles faced by salmon and steelhead trout during their dangerous journey from their rivers all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Players pick their favorite fish from a cast of colorful characters, then follow their migration over the course of one week in the Spring.
Real Fish, Real Data, Real Fun!
Follow the migration of real-life fish as they migrate to the Pacific Ocean
All of the characters in the game are based on actual steelhead trout that were tagged and tracked as part of ongoing research into their movements and migration.
Watch NOAA scientist Megan Moore perform fish surgery to insert the acoustic transmitters that will track these steelhead smolts as they brave the dangerous waters of Puget Sound.
Innovating Salmon Education
Thousands of students follow the migration
From kindergarten to college, educators across the Pacific Northwest are using Survive the Sound to teach their students about salmon ecology, life cycles, and stewardship.
To help these teachers bring salmon education into their classroom, Survive the Sound also provides a free suite of educational materials that include hands-on activities, lessons, videos, journals for tracking the game’s progress, and more.
Additional features, lessons, and activities are added each year, so be sure to check in and see what’s new!
Building a Community
Building salmon recovery supporters one migration at a time
For salmon to have a chance at success, it will take large-scale community efforts and behavior change. Survive the Sound helps make this a reality by giving its players a glimpse at the struggles that these fish face.
The adorable characters that make up the game roster aren’t just for fun; they help players build empathy and form a connection with their chosen fish. As they play, they learn about the troubles that await salmon as well as what they can do to make a difference. After playing the game, 85% of Survive the Sound participants report that they are more likely to enact salmon-friendly behaviors into their daily life!
Become a Sponsor
Join the race and help more fish Survive the Sound.
Sponsoring Survive the Sound is an excellent way to showcase your support for salmon conservation, education, and stewardship. By supporting this program, you’ll be joining a diverse coalition of companies, organizations, tribes, and individuals who are passionate about protecting and preserving salmon and steelhead.
There are a variety of benefits that come along with a Survive the Sound sponsorship, including discounted merchandise, promotion to our constituents, and even the opportunity to design your own custom fish to enter into the game!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please review our 2025 Sponsorship Guide or email us at sts@lltk.org with any questions.
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