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.
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
