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.
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .