Abstract
Formation, evolution and destruction of natural gas hydrate systems in marine environments have been extensively discussed since the first gas hydrate samples were recovered N30 yr ago [1]. The origin and sources of hydrate-bound gases [2] and waters [3], the distribution of phases within and below the gas hydrate stability zone (GHSZ) [4], mechanisms of crystal growth [5], and gas hydrate concentration in pore space [6] are among the most debated issues. Recent field studies facilitated by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) [7,8] and dedicated government programs [9,10] provided a wealth of geological, geophysical, and geochemical information from hydrate-bearing locations. Integrated interpretation of various datasets holds a great potential to advance our understanding of gas hydrate systems and to constrain speculations about the role of gas hydrates as a potential energy source [11] and a component of the global carbon cycle [12].
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