Flotsam Apr 2026

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

The concept has inspired various creative works, most notably: 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 most notably: Modern flotsam