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.
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
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 .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .