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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
