Only a prawn in his game: The moray eel who's happy to call on cleaner shrimp to keep his predatory teeth in perfect condition

The terrifying jaws are capable of causing serious damage to any human who may cross its path.


But this moray eel is more than happy to let a shrimp clean his teeth - perhaps keeping them in top shape for the next prey that comes along.


From rarely glimpsed scenes such as this in the depths of the ocean to dramatic shots of nature, red in tooth and claw, these stunning images capture our natural environment in all its glory and despair.


They are among the entries for this year's Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition.

This year a number of entrants focused on humans and their environment with overall winner, Hong Kong resident Chan Kwok Hung's producing a stunning image of homeless children in Nepal.   More