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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
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