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.
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
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PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .