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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
