Analytical data, cell counts, rate measurements and TEP data from the microcosms simulating DWH spill-like plumes

In laboratory experiments, we simulated environmental conditions comparable to deep seawater during the Deepwater Horizon discharge. This dataset reports nutrients, cell counts, bacterial production, hydrocarbon concentrations, hydrolysis rates, and transparent exopolymer production (TEP) for 3 replicates in each of 6 treatments over a period of 6 weeks. Results are reported at time 0 and after 1 week, 2.5, 4 and 6 weeks. This dataset was generated through laboratory microcosm experiments using amended water collected from a natural hydrocarbon seepage area at ~1200m depth.