Physiology and toxicity data from studies of coral exposed to oil and dispersant, laboratory experiment conducted on the R/V Nautilus (NA028), June 21 to July 5, 2013

Physiological and toxicological studies of deep sea corals and sponges (Callogorgia, Leiopthes, Paramuricea) with respect to exposure to dispersants and oil contamination and other related factors. Coral samples collected at BOEM lease blocks AT357, DC673, MC118, MC294, MC297, MC328, MC388, VK826, VK906 at depths ranging from 2600 to 390 meters. Sample locations include sites both with and without cold seeps. All samples were collected during Nautilus cruise 028, June 21 - July 5, 2013.