An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water. The supernatural scene on the east coast of Australia was caused by millions of plankton omitting light. The plankton, pictured in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, were photographed by Andy Hutchinson. Andy, of Berry, Australia, says: “These bio-luminescent plankton are tiny creatures called dinoflagellates, which emit light in order to evade predators.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .
Diners on this aeroplane are never disappointed with their meal, because the decommissioned aircraft is now home to an air-mazing McDonald’s restaurant .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .