Photo: Deep Sea, Arctic May Hold World's Largest Fuel Supply, Experts Say

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A map depicts an area of seafloor off the coast of British Columbia that is rich in methane hydrates. Scientists are working on ways to drill these formations for methane, the primary component of natural gas.

Map courtesy U.S. Department of Energy/NETL

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