A team of scientists plans to explore (1) ____________ of the ocean to (2) __________ new sea life and to (3) __________ the effects of (4) __________ and (5) __________. The scientists will (6) __________ what they call the "Midnight Zone" of the Indian Ocean. It is an area at a depth of about 1,000 meters (7) __________ where light does not (8) __________ but life still thrives. The project is expected to begin on March 16 and to (9) __________. The scientists aim to explore (10) __________ also known as seamounts.