Oceanic Gas Hydrate Research and Activities Review

Gas hydrates are ice-like crystalline structures of water that from "cages" that trap low molecular weight gas molecules, especially methane. Gas hydrates have recently attracted international attention from government and scientific communities. The document outlines the major issues surround gas hydrates, research initiatives that are underway around the world, and the potential information needs of and the old the Minerals Management Service may play in future activities.