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.
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .