VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families. The residents of the small island, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, wade into danger when they travel an hour out to sea and into rough waves - in tiny man-made boats. Photographer Mario Gerth spent two weeks with the fishermen of four different villages, named Padje, Nungwi, StoneTown, and Matemwe. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, witnessed the daily hardship the locals endure to provide for their families by catching catfish, shark and tuna.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .