EN 15972:2011

Water quality - Guidance on quantitative and qualitative investigations of marine phytoplankton

Publication date:   Oct 17, 2011

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Sep 20, 2022

CEN

CEN/TC 230 Water analysis

European Norm

13.060.70   Examination of biological properties of water

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Scope

This European Standard gives guidance for sampling, preservation, storage, quantification and qualitative analysis of phytoplankton from marine waters. Guidance for quantification is limited to the use of light microscopy with phase contrast and epifluorescence.
This European Standard specifies:
- the development of the sampling programme;
- requirements for sampling equipment;
- procedures for sampling and treatment of samples in the field;
- methods for quantification;
- qualitative analysis.
This European Standard describes minimum requirements for environmental monitoring.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2000/60/EC

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (substitutes Directive Reference 01/991 - Common Position on WFD)

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EN 15972:2011
90.93 Standard confirmed
Sep 20, 2022