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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
