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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .