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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .