A manatee makes the most of his underwater guests by rolling onto his back for a belly rub. The manatee appears apprehensive at first, but he soon cosies up to the divers. The photographs were taken by marine biologist Andrew Pearson in Crystal River, Florida at the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge. The 32 year old photographer, of Southampton, says: ‘We spent several days snorkelling with wild manatees.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet.
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.
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal.
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction.
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear.
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that.
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers.
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip.
