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Table 3

The five cost categories and sub-categories distinguished. Prices are in Euros. Also given is the input used in the model.

Cost category Sub-category Specification Estimated cost Input in model
Oysters Acquiring Adults € 0.85/ oyster 12,000 oysters
Material Substrate Cages € 200/ m2 400 m2
Concrete-structure € 117/ m2 400 m2
Steel-structure € 5/ m2 400 m2
Mussel shells € 40/ m3 5 m3
Concrete € 117/ m3 5 m3
Sandstone € 178/ m3 5 m3
Granite € 136/ m3 5 m3
Anchoring € 150/ m2 or m3 400 m2 or 5 m3
Glue € 0.30/ oyster 12,000 oysters
Labor Deployment € 150/ h 275-1,825 h
Removal € 150/ h 40 h
Transport Material Concrete € 1,375/ container 1 container
Spat € 3,875/ container 1 container
Shipping Deployment € 23,500/ d 1 d
Removal € 35,250/ d 1.5 d

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