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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
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A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
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CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .