Flotsam -

Modern flotsam, particularly plastic waste, is a significant contributor to the Pacific Garbage Patch and poses severe risks to marine wildlife that mistake debris for food. Literature and Arts

The concept has inspired various creative works, most notably: Flotsam

Artists like Jim Olarte use "flotsam assemblages" to transform found marine detritus into professional sculptures and macramé. Popular Culture and Gaming Modern flotsam, particularly plastic waste, is a significant

Cargo or equipment deliberately thrown overboard (jettisoned) to lighten a ship in distress. Legally, jetsam typically remains the property of the original owner. Legally, jetsam typically remains the property of the

refers to debris or cargo that remains floating on the water's surface after a ship has sunk or been wrecked. While often grouped with its counterpart, "jetsam," flotsam is legally distinct because it was not deliberately discarded; it is the accidental byproduct of a maritime disaster. Maritime & Legal Context