The International Mussel Watch 



The International Mussel Watch Budget 



Option 1: 

 A 3-Year Budget For Implementation of a Global Program 



Analyses 



One thousand samples analyzed for about 15 selected organic pesticides and their residues, 

 some selected chlorobiphenyls and screening for toxaphene at $650/sample with quality control 

 parameters, analyses of primary standards, blanks and inter-laboratory comparisons. 



$650,000 

 Sample Collection 



Salaries for 4 teams of two people for one year of sample collection activity in 25 

 countries/team. Salaries of $35,000/person and 30% fringe benefits 



Travel at $1000/month for 8 collectors for ten months. 



Per Diem for 8 collectors at $100/day for 300 days. 



Shipping of 1000 samples @ $50/sample 



Collection supplies, including glassware, chemicals, etc. 

 (@ $50/sample for 1000 samples) 



International Communication with Project Secretariat and 

 in-country expenses 



$365,000 

 $80,000 



$240,000 

 $50,000 



$50,000 



$15,000 

 $800,000 



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