Metal adaptation strategies of deep-sea Bathymodiolus mussels from a cold seep and three hydrothermal vents in the West Pacific

Deep-sea Bathymodiolus mussels are ubiquitous in most cold seeps and hydrothermal fields, where they have adapted to various toxic environments including high metal exposure. However, there is scarce knowledge of metal accumulation and metal-related biomarkers in B. mussels. Here, we present data for metal concentrations (Ag, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn) and metal related biomarkers (superoxide dismutase-SOD, catalase-CAT, glutathione...