Table T2. Samples of sediment, seawater, and drilling mud collected for controls of microbial studies.
Core, section, interval (cm)
Depth (mbsf)
Sample type
Sediment
Seawater
Sepiolite
187-1153 Surface*
+
187-1153A- 151.9-209.6 +

4W-2, 92-97



7W-3, 69-7 243-267.6 +

187-1155 Surface*
+
187-1158 Surface*
+
187-1159 Surface*
+
187-1162 Surface*
+
187-1164 Surface*
+
Drill mud


+
Drill mud

+ +

Notes: The sample type is indicated with a "+" for presence of sediment, seawater, or sepiolite (drilling mud) in the sample. * = seawater was collected from the sea surface.