Aaron Cupp
Aaron is a Supervisory Biologist (Branch Chief) for the Aquatic Ecosystem Health Branch at the USGS-Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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USGS Integration of New Science and Technology, Appendix A USGS Integration of New Science and Technology, Appendix A
This product summarizes the USGS plans for integration of new science and technology into Asian Carp control efforts for 2017. This includes the 1) implementation and evaluation of new tactics and behavioral information for monitoring, surveillance, control and containment; 2) understanding behavior and reproduction of Asian carp in established and emerging populations to inform...
Authors
Marybeth K. Brey, Brent C. Knights, Aaron R. Cupp, Jon Amberg, Duane Chapman, Robin D. Calfee, James J. Duncker
Acoustic deterrence of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) to a broadband sound stimulus Acoustic deterrence of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) to a broadband sound stimulus
Recent studies have shown the potential of acoustic deterrents against invasive silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix). This study examined the phonotaxic response of the bighead carp (H. nobilis) to pure tones (500–2000 Hz) and playbacks of broadband sound from an underwater recording of a 100 hp outboard motor (0.06–10 kHz) in an outdoor concrete pond (10 × 5 × 1.2 m) at the U.S...
Authors
Brooke J. Vetter, Kelsie Murchy, Aaron R. Cupp, Jon J. Amberg, Mark P. Gaikowski, Allen F. Mensinger
Carbon dioxide as an under-ice lethal control for invasive fishes Carbon dioxide as an under-ice lethal control for invasive fishes
Resource managers need effective tools to control invasive fish populations. In this study, we tested under-ice carbon dioxide (CO2) injection as a novel piscicide method for non-native Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and native Bigmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus)...
Authors
Aaron R. Cupp, Zebadiah Woiak, Richard A. Erickson, Jon Amberg, Mark P. Gaikowski
Potential implications of acoustic stimuli as a non-physical barrier to silver carp and bighead carp Potential implications of acoustic stimuli as a non-physical barrier to silver carp and bighead carp
The effectiveness of an acoustic barrier to deter the movement of silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes) and bighead carp, H. nobilis (Richardson) was evaluated. A pond (10 m × 5 m × 1.2 m) was divided in half by a concrete-block barrier with a channel (1 m across) allowing fish access to each side. Underwater speakers were placed on each side of the barrier opening, and...
Authors
Kelsie Murchy, Aaron R. Cupp, Jon Amberg, Brooke J. Vetter, Kim T. Fredricks, Mark P. Gaikowski, Allen F. Mensinger
Live transport of Yellow Perch and Nile Tilapia in AQUI-S 20E (10% Eugenol) at high loading densities Live transport of Yellow Perch and Nile Tilapia in AQUI-S 20E (10% Eugenol) at high loading densities
Fish transport costs are a substantial portion of the operational expenses for aquaculture facilities in the USA. Safely transporting higher loading densities of fish would benefit haulers by increasing efficiency and reducing costs, but research evaluating transport for individual species is generally lacking. In this study, Yellow Perch Perca flavescens and Nile Tilapia Oreochromis...
Authors
Aaron R. Cupp, Theresa M. Schreier, Susan M. Schleis
Responses of invasive silver and bighead carp to a carbon dioxide barrier in outdoor ponds Responses of invasive silver and bighead carp to a carbon dioxide barrier in outdoor ponds
Resource managers need for effective methods to prevent the movement of silver (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead carp (H. nobilis) from the Mississippi River basin into the Laurentian Great Lakes. In this study, we evaluated dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) as a barrier and deterrent to silver (278 ± 30.5 mm) and bighead (212 ± 7.7 mm) carp movement in continuous-flow outdoor ponds...
Authors
Aaron R. Cupp, Richard A. Erickson, Kim T. Fredricks, Nicholas M. Swyers, Tyson Hatton, Jon Amberg
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 40
USGS Integration of New Science and Technology, Appendix A USGS Integration of New Science and Technology, Appendix A
This product summarizes the USGS plans for integration of new science and technology into Asian Carp control efforts for 2017. This includes the 1) implementation and evaluation of new tactics and behavioral information for monitoring, surveillance, control and containment; 2) understanding behavior and reproduction of Asian carp in established and emerging populations to inform...
Authors
Marybeth K. Brey, Brent C. Knights, Aaron R. Cupp, Jon Amberg, Duane Chapman, Robin D. Calfee, James J. Duncker
Acoustic deterrence of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) to a broadband sound stimulus Acoustic deterrence of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) to a broadband sound stimulus
Recent studies have shown the potential of acoustic deterrents against invasive silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix). This study examined the phonotaxic response of the bighead carp (H. nobilis) to pure tones (500–2000 Hz) and playbacks of broadband sound from an underwater recording of a 100 hp outboard motor (0.06–10 kHz) in an outdoor concrete pond (10 × 5 × 1.2 m) at the U.S...
Authors
Brooke J. Vetter, Kelsie Murchy, Aaron R. Cupp, Jon J. Amberg, Mark P. Gaikowski, Allen F. Mensinger
Carbon dioxide as an under-ice lethal control for invasive fishes Carbon dioxide as an under-ice lethal control for invasive fishes
Resource managers need effective tools to control invasive fish populations. In this study, we tested under-ice carbon dioxide (CO2) injection as a novel piscicide method for non-native Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and native Bigmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus)...
Authors
Aaron R. Cupp, Zebadiah Woiak, Richard A. Erickson, Jon Amberg, Mark P. Gaikowski
Potential implications of acoustic stimuli as a non-physical barrier to silver carp and bighead carp Potential implications of acoustic stimuli as a non-physical barrier to silver carp and bighead carp
The effectiveness of an acoustic barrier to deter the movement of silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes) and bighead carp, H. nobilis (Richardson) was evaluated. A pond (10 m × 5 m × 1.2 m) was divided in half by a concrete-block barrier with a channel (1 m across) allowing fish access to each side. Underwater speakers were placed on each side of the barrier opening, and...
Authors
Kelsie Murchy, Aaron R. Cupp, Jon Amberg, Brooke J. Vetter, Kim T. Fredricks, Mark P. Gaikowski, Allen F. Mensinger
Live transport of Yellow Perch and Nile Tilapia in AQUI-S 20E (10% Eugenol) at high loading densities Live transport of Yellow Perch and Nile Tilapia in AQUI-S 20E (10% Eugenol) at high loading densities
Fish transport costs are a substantial portion of the operational expenses for aquaculture facilities in the USA. Safely transporting higher loading densities of fish would benefit haulers by increasing efficiency and reducing costs, but research evaluating transport for individual species is generally lacking. In this study, Yellow Perch Perca flavescens and Nile Tilapia Oreochromis...
Authors
Aaron R. Cupp, Theresa M. Schreier, Susan M. Schleis
Responses of invasive silver and bighead carp to a carbon dioxide barrier in outdoor ponds Responses of invasive silver and bighead carp to a carbon dioxide barrier in outdoor ponds
Resource managers need for effective methods to prevent the movement of silver (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and bighead carp (H. nobilis) from the Mississippi River basin into the Laurentian Great Lakes. In this study, we evaluated dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) as a barrier and deterrent to silver (278 ± 30.5 mm) and bighead (212 ± 7.7 mm) carp movement in continuous-flow outdoor ponds...
Authors
Aaron R. Cupp, Richard A. Erickson, Kim T. Fredricks, Nicholas M. Swyers, Tyson Hatton, Jon Amberg