Photo of the day

Aliwal Shoal, South Africa: A Ragged-tooth shark (Carcharhinus taurus) cruising in South African waters above a rocky, coral-covered sea-bottom, amongst various schooling fish including Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) and surgeonfish species (Acanthuridae spp.). The Ragged-tooth's needle-like, protruding teeth help it grab and hold onto prey. This image is from Big Sharks Rule.

Telemark, Norway: A shot of Vemork in the Mist. The former power plant is now a museum. In WW2 heavy water was produced here and sent off to Germany. Until the Allies took action. This image is from Drain the Oceans.

Fakarava: You will never see sharks again in the same way. This image is from 700 Sharks.

Everglades National Park: A herd of key deer - the smallest of all North American deer only lives in Florida. This image is from America's National Parks.

Japan: Dressed as a Japanese warrior, this actor re-enacts the 1281 invasion of the Mongol Fleet on the coast of Southern Japan. This image is from Drain the Oceans.

Big Sur, CA: An Elephant Seal yawning while on the beach. This image is from America the Beautiful: Mighty Northwest.

Fakarava: At the full moon of June, the grouper mate in a fairy like ballet. This image is from 700 Sharks.