Russ Lewis, who collects debris along the Long Beach Peninsula, emphasizes that finding mismatched Crocs signifies lost cargo containers, which are common along the coast.
The loss of shipping containers is a significant issue, with over 20,000 lost in the past 15 years, contributing to ocean pollution and affecting marine life.
Experts estimate that around 1,500 containers are lost annually, but the true figure may be much higher due to underreporting and lack of industry penalties.
Much of the debris collected by Lewis corresponds to items lost from the ONE Apus cargo ship, highlighting the impact of maritime shipping accidents on coastlines.
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