BS EN 15972 gives guidance for sampling, preservation, storage, quantification, and qualitative analysis of phytoplankton from marine waters.
As described in BS EN 15972, a sampling program needs to be developed, sampling equipment requirements have to be met, as well as methods for quantifying and qualitatively analyzing samples.
Guidance for quantification is limited to the use of light microscopy with phase-contrast and epifluorescence.
BS EN 15972 describes minimum requirements for environmental monitoring.
BS EN 15972 on the Water quality are useful for:
Investigations of phytoplankton are an important part of marine environmental monitoring. Phytoplankton responds rapidly to environmental changes and monitoring of occurrence, species composition and biomass may therefore in many cases be used to characterize the environment and the degree of impacts.
BS EN 15972 guides sampling, preservation, and storing for analysis of marine phytoplankton.
BS EN 15972 provides you with apparatus, sampling, transport, storage, and preparation of test pieces, preparation of reagents and apparatus, pre-treatment of test pieces, test procedure, and much more.
The test methods and procedures provided by BS EN 15972 assist you in getting complete information for quantification and qualitative analysis of phytoplankton to insure ensure reducing the risk of severe health issues.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15972, you can enhance the efficacy of the water and manufacture a standardized product.EN 15972:2011