Remembering the 'charr man' and his work to save the rare fish
Maine fisheries biologist Fred Kircheis, the “charr man,” died on Feb. 27 at his home in Carmel. He was 81.
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Maine fisheries biologist Fred Kircheis, the “charr man,” died on Feb. 27 at his home in Carmel. He was 81.
Fred Kircheis, the “Charr man," will long be remembered for his profound passion, his significant contribution to fisheries management in Maine, and his hard work, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
The sucker-mouthed sea lamprey has been dismissed as grotesque and a threat to sport fish. But fisheries managers in New England and the Pacific Northwest are recognizing the ecological importance of lampreys in their native waters and are stepping up efforts to help them recover.