ISO 16665:2014

Published (Edition 2, 2014)

This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2019. Therefore this version remains current.

Abstract

ISO 16665:2014 provides guidelines on the quantitative collection and processing of subtidal soft-bottom macrofaunal samples in marine waters.

ISO 16665:2014 encompasses: a) development of the sampling programme; b) requirements for sampling equipment; c) sampling and sample treatment in the field; d) sorting and species identification; e) storage of collected and processed material.

ISO 16665:2014 does not specifically address the following, although some elements may be applicable: bioassay sub-sampling; deep water (>750 m) or offshore sampling; in situ faunal studies, e.g. recolonization assays; non-benthic organisms caught in the sampling device; estuarine sampling; intertidal sampling; meiofaunal sampling and analysis; sampling by dredge and sledge; self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) sampling; statistical design.

Accuracy of position fixing is determined by the geographical area, equipment used and survey objective.

General information

Status
: Published

Publication date
: 2014-01

Stage
: International Standard under systematic review [90.20]
Edition
: 2

Number of pages
: 33
Technical Committee :
ISO/TC 147/SC 5

ICS :
13.060.10 13.060.70
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