“L” is for Lunz, George Robert, Jr. [1909-1969]. Museum curator, marine biologist. After graduating from the College of Charleston, Lunz joined the staff of the Charleston Museum where his work focused on invertebrates and crustaceans. In 1946 he became head of the Bears Bluff Laboratories whose work contributed significantly to the understanding of the state’s estuarine and marine environments. Among the activities at Bears Bluff were pond culture of oysters and shrimp, fisheries management, and studies of pollution biology. Lunz’s greatest contribution was his founding of the first facility in South Carolina dedicated to the study of wetlands, estuarine and marine environments. Recognition of George Robert Lunz, Jr.’s expertise led to his becoming director of the Division of Commercial Fisheries of the South Carolina Wildlife Resources Department, a position he held from 1959 until his death.
“L” is for Lunz, George Robert, Jr.
