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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .