SCP-1865
Safe
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medium confidence
SCP-1865
Expected annual
$630K
One-time setup
$1.1M
Annual recurring
$596K
Personnel
7
Initial capital/setup is approximately $1.08M driven mainly by a custom seawater containment tank, remote handling robotics, and specialized transport/vehicle; ongoing annual costs are roughly $596k driven primarily by skilled staff wages, security, and recurring maintenance/supplies.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $1.1M
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $596K/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$596K/yr
Normal, uneventful operational year with routine maintenance, staff operations, and scheduled research.
no breaches
routine research only
no major equipment failures
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Minor Incident
$626K/yr
Small containment incident or localized equipment failure (minor leak, damaged camera/optic) requiring emergency repairs and limited downtime.
small leak or seal failure
damage to fiber-optic or camera
minor medical evaluation for exposed staff
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Major Breach
$896K/yr
Significant containment failure (major tank breach, prolonged water loss) requiring replacement equipment, extensive remediation, and potential medical treatment.
tank rupture or major seal failure
catastrophic pump/grid failure
large-scale contamination event
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Research Escalation Requiring Bsl Upgrade
$1.5M/yr
Discovery of hazardous pathogens or materials that mandate a BSL upgrade and major facility retrofit plus ongoing elevated operating costs.
identification of high-risk biological agents
regulatory requirement for BSL upgrade
extended research requiring new containment
Personnel
7 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | 1 | [#15] Senior marine/xeno-biologist responsible for oversight and principal research. |
| Technician | 2 | [#15] Wetlab/field technicians for sampling, maintenance, and routine testing. |
| Lab Manager | 1 | [#15] Part-time/full-time lab manager responsible for scheduling, compliance, and SOP enforcement. |
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 3 | [#16] Onsite guards with clearance and on-call rapid response; count chosen to meet 24/7 restricted-access requirements with rotations. |
Confidence Notes
Detailed stage-1 notes supply specific line-item ranges for most costs, so fiscal estimates are grounded; medium confidence reflects necessary mid-point assumptions, an assumed transport frequency, and subjective probabilities for incidents and research escalations.