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 .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .