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.
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
