A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates. The canyon is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents and every year these two continental plates drift about 2cm further apart. French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie dived to 49ft and captured these images during an expedition through the freshwater Silfra canyon, located in Thingvellir Lake, Iceland. The 40-year-old, of Montpellier, France, says: “I had the privilege to dive at the famous Silfra dive site, probably the most impressive freshwater rift in Iceland.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .