An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water. The supernatural scene on the east coast of Australia was caused by millions of plankton omitting light. The plankton, pictured in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, were photographed by Andy Hutchinson. Andy, of Berry, Australia, says: “These bio-luminescent plankton are tiny creatures called dinoflagellates, which emit light in order to evade predators.
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
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 .