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.
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
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WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .