For long time hundreds of ships disappeared in Bermuda triangle and those were attributed to lots of phenomenen ranging from UFO to some mysterious forces to some supernatural phenomenon.
Scientists were trying to uncover the myths. I saw a BBC documentary some time ago which proved that sudden release of methane gases from the ocean floor could sink a small ship because it cause pressure difference.
Recently I saw a programme on National Geographic channel and I came to know about a new energy source known as Methane Hydrate, thought to be the most compressed form of energy on earth. It is formed when methane gas is trapped in very hign pressure and in low tempreature below the ocean waters. When the gas is trapped inside the water molecules it forms solidified crystals. Since this is compressed a small volume contains lots of energy. This deposits is thought to contain much more than all other fossil fuels combined including coal, gas and oil.
A very small area near Carolina coast in the Bermuda triangle can meet the current US energy needs for 70 years. Nat Geo claimed that deposits near New Mexico shore can meet energy US energy needs for 5000 years and World for 3000 years. Just think of the energy potential. India also has deposits in Godavari basin and in the deep oceans.
Many countries including US, India, Germany and Japan are doing extensive research to safely extract and refine it to make it usable. I think in a few years we should see lots of progress which will lead to cheaper oil prices and save us from the blackmail of opec countries.