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.
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .