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.
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .