Garzella, Craig

Gaudy, Joseph

Mansuri Ortiz, Arezu

English

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Valparaiso University
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Spring 5-3-2019
An Agent-Based Modeling Approach for Predicting
the Behavior of Bigheadcarp (Hypophthalmichthys
nobilis) Under the Influence of Acoustic
Deterrence
Craig Garzella
craig.garzella@valpo.edu
Joseph Gaudy
Valparaiso University, joey.gaudy@valpo.edu
Arezu Mansuri Ortiz
Valparaiso University, arezu.mansuriortiz@valpo.edu
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Garzella, Craig; Gaudy, Joseph; and Mansuri Ortiz, Arezu, "An Agent-Based Modeling Approach for Predicting the Behavior of
Bigheadcarp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) Under the Influence of Acoustic Deterrence" (2019). Graduate Academic Symposium. 61.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/gas/61
An agent-based modeling approach for predicting the behavior of
bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) under the influence of
acoustic deterrence
Craig Garzella, Joseph Gaudy, Arezu Mansuri Ortiz
Valparaiso University
April 9, 2019
Four aquatic invasive species labeled as ‘Asian carp’ are currently threatening the ecological integrity of Lake
Michigan. Two of these fish, silver carp and bighead carp, have been identified as immediate threats warranting
research and action. This agent-based model validates previous research and expands upon it by adding competition
among native and invasive species in a simulated real-world environment. Results show that the barrier is effective
up to a population threshold that is a function of the number of invasive fish and the testing area. Additional
findings indicate an algal bloom may arise on the protected end of the barrier. Due to the harmful nature of algal
bloom to humans and protected native species alike, proximity to recreational areas as well as water treatment
facilities would need to be considered for real-world implementation.
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