The International Mussel Watch 



2. Sample Collection (80 Sample Sites) 



Field Scientific Officer Salary & Benefits (1/2 time) 40,000 



Travel - 25 countries 20,000 



Per Diem 300 days at $ 100 per day 60,000 



Sample Shipping $50 per sample 8,000 



Collection Supplies $50 per sample (x 80) 4,000 



Local (in-country) Sampling Expenses 5,000 



Communication 3,000 



Support for Base Site 10,000 



Total Collection $150,000 



3. Sample Analysis 



80 Samples (@$650 per sample) plus replicates and $150,000 

 QA/QC analyses 



Estimated Total Regional Program Costs US $490,000 



(estimated from Initial Implementation Phase) 



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