Erich Kukk
Estonian algologist and conservationist
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Erich Kukk (26 October 1928 – 17 November 2017[1]) was an Estonian phycologist and conservationist. Kukk is referred to as the Grand Old Man of Estonian Phycology.[2]
Erich Kukk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 October 1928 |
| Died | 17 November 2017 (aged 89) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | phycology and conservation. |
| Institutions | Tartu University |
Early life
Kukk was born in Misso Parish, and graduated from the University of Tartu in 1953.[citation needed]
Research
He has published research papers of cyanobacteria and green algae, contributed the Algae section of the "Estonian Red Book" established in 1998.[3][4] and has written about water pollution and treatment options.[citation needed]
Kukk travelled widely during his fieldwork including the Carpathians, polar Urals, Central Asia, Altai, Mongolia[5] Finland, Lapland, in the mountains, deserts as well as tundra.[6]
Honours and awards
In 1982, he was awarded the National Prize of the Academy of Sciences of the Estonian SSR.[citation needed]
Personal life
He was married to botanist Ülle Kukk.