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The BRS fleet, vital to all aspects of research at the station, includes 9 boats ranging from 15-25 feet. The most recent addition to the fleet is a 25’ glass-bottom Eduardoño which will be used for K-12 education and outreach activities for the public. 28
Scientific Person Days BRS visitors and usage Since its inauguration in 2003, the number of BRS scientific visitors has increased five-fold from 75 in FY02 to almost 300 in FY07 (see below). The total number of visitors in FY06-07 was 436. Of these, 43% were students in courses, whereas 30% were graduate students, undergrads and interns. BRS scientific visitors came from over 34 countries. 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 590 FY-01 855 BRS Usage Intensity 1949 2918 2918 3495 5295 FY-02 FY-03 FY-04 FY-05 FY-06 FY-07 Fiscal Year The number of person days spent at the station has increased steadily since its inauguration. Average Person Days 800 700 600 500 450 300 200 100 0 Monthly Patterns in BRS Usage Average FY 02-03 Average FY 04-05 Average FY 06-07 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Months May Jun Jul Aug Sep There is a distinct seasonal pattern in the number of visitors with peaks in July and August and a slow season in December and January. 29 The intensity of usage as measured by person days has likewise increased from 855 person days in FY02 to 5,000 in FY07, in part because many researchers make multiple visits to the station every year. A comparison of the number of visitors at the BRS with other facilities at STRI shows that the BRS has a similar demand to Barro Colorado Island. Over 30% of STRI visitors do some work in Bocas del Toro. Number of Scientific Visitors Number 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 58 BRS Scientific Visitors 75 127 163 FY-01 FY-02 FY-03 FY-04 FY-05 FY-06 FY-07 Fiscal Year Recent increases in the number of person days with only a moderate increase in the number of visitors shows that visitors are now staying longer at the station. 303 267 Boat and Scuba Usage Boat trips Dives O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S 2005 2006 2007 Months Boats and scuba facilities are vital to the success of any marine laboratory. The usage of both is seasonal, reflecting the monthly variation in the number of visitors. 304
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