A manatee makes the most of his underwater guests by rolling onto his back for a belly rub. The manatee appears apprehensive at first, but he soon cosies up to the divers. The photographs were taken by marine biologist Andrew Pearson in Crystal River, Florida at the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge. The 32 year old photographer, of Southampton, says: ‘We spent several days snorkelling with wild manatees.
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .