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.
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .