Complete genome sequence of Shewanella algae strain 2NE11, a decolorizing bacterium isolated from industrial effluent in Peru

•The complete genome sequence of Shewanella algae strain 2NE11 was recovered and characterized.•Phenotypic characterization including growth conditions and decolorization rate under various types of dyes were evaluated.•A variety of genes associated with decolorization, metal resistance, carbohydrate metabolism and CRISPR-Cas system were identified.•Two genomic islands were identified harboring genes related to metabolic processes and horizontal gene transfer suggesting their role of the strain in environmental adaptations.•Due to its phenotypic and genomic features, S. algae 2NE11 could be used in efficient biotechnological bioremediation operations.