ISO 5667-19:2004 provides guidance for the sampling of sediments in marine areas for analyses of their physical and chemical properties for monitoring purposes and environmental assessments. It encompasses sampling strategy, requirements for sampling devices, observations made and information obtained during sampling, handling sediment samples, and packaging and storage of sediment samples.

ISO 5667-19:2004 does not provide guidelines for data treatment and analysis.

ISO 5667-19:2004 is not intended to give guidance for sampling of freshwater sediments.