[#3, #6, #8, #10, #13, #18, #26, #27, #28, #29] Water pumps/filtration install ($225,000), specialized transport hardware ($275,000), patrol vessels capital ($2,500,000), hydrophone array ($2,500,000), ROV/AUV hardware ($600,000), PPE/decon setup ($60,000), secure comms hardware ($140,000), generators/UPS ($225,000), site security systems ($275,000), emergency response initial kit ($400,000).

[#1, #2] Concrete-lined, water-capable enclosures for 3–6 pens ($5,000,000 chosen midpoint) and armored observation-deck glazing/ballistic barriers ($525,000). Includes reinforced viewing platforms, moats, airlocks, and blast doors.

[#31] One-time reserve fund for catastrophic-response, mass amnestic campaigns, international fallout, and large-scale remediation.

[#12, #20, #21] Ultrasonic detection/ML development and validation ($275,000), research/lab capital and imaging access ($450,000), necropsy suite and wet-lab infrastructure ($140,000).

[#24] Initial covert liaison/diplomatic retainers and setup to establish channels with local authorities and ports in Korea Bay.

[#32] Initial setup costs for front companies, shell entities, and legal cover to enable the long-term concealment strategy.

[#22] Setup/training for amnestic administration and secure treatment rooms; initial training and facility preparation estimated at $85,000.

[#7, #9] Transfer logistics and per-transfer operational budget ($300,000), maritime exclusion enforcement operations for 2–3 craft (crews, fuel, maintenance) ($2,100,000).

[#30] Annual payroll + benefits for core site staff (senior researchers, security, marine techs, ROV pilots, admin). Estimate based on 15–30 FTE conservative midpoint.

[#23, #25, #32, #33] Continuous information suppression and takedown team ($700,000), ongoing liaison/covert ops retainer ($400,000), insurance/legal/licensing and local counsel retainer ($500,000), public relations & rumor management ($325,000).

[#11, #13, #14, #20, #35] Acoustic monitoring operations and analysts/cloud compute ($650,000), ROV/AUV operations and maintenance ($275,000), periodic survey cruises/ROV surveys ($190,000), annual research projects (sequencing, imaging) ($325,000), routine Site-109 mapping/environmental monitoring ($155,000).

[#15] On-site veterinarians, animal technicians, aquatics specialists, drugs and supplies; 1–2 vets + 3–5 techs salary/benefits.

[#4, #16, #17, #18, #21] Water-treatment consumables and testing ($70,000), food supply for animals ($75,000), enrichment/treats ($12,000), PPE disposal/small recurring supplies ($35,000), necropsy running costs/refrigeration ($40,000).

[#29] Ongoing training, vehicle upkeep, and readiness costs for rapid reaction teams and tactical capture gear.

[#22] Recurring budget for per-incident amnestic administration, psychiatric care, and relocation logistics (~$50k–$200k/year midpoint).

[#27] Fuel and maintenance for generators and UPS systems to sustain pumps, hydrophones, and life support.

[#34] Annual drills, cross-training, acoustic system audits, and compliance auditing.

[#19] Ongoing medical screening, PPE replacement, medical waste removal, and occupational health monitoring.

[#26] Recurring cloud, encrypted comms, off-site replication, and forensic logging operations.

[#5] Moat and pen maintenance: recoating, sealants, claw/abrasion repairs, leak fixes, and annual inspections.