Stations vary widely in their nature, purpose, and size. Of the most active 42, half offer formal courses and half are for research only. Development and attrition rates are high; dual purpose stations survive best. Most suffer from limited use of facilities, inadequate administrative support, short-term planning, and meager funds. Their high value in research and training is rarely appreciated.
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