Effects of fracking fluid (containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) on cell function and swim performance in mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)

This dataset contains measurements of mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) whole animal performance using swim tunnel respirometry and include maximal sustained swimming speed, minimum metabolic rate, maximum metabolic rate, and aerobic scope following exposure to control seawater or seawater containing fracking fluid (0.75 or 2.75%). Fracking fluid contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Mahi heart cells were exposed to control saline or saline containing a dilution of fracking fluid (1 or 2%). Following exposure, various measures of cellular function were assessed including: sarcomere shortening, departure and return shortening velocity and time to peak shortening.