A wordless, Caldecott Medal-winning picture book about a boy who finds an underwater camera washed ashore. The book explores themes of history and imagination through the surreal photos found on the camera's film.

The concept has inspired various creative works, most notably:

Artists like Jim Olarte use "flotsam assemblages" to transform found marine detritus into professional sculptures and macramé. Popular Culture and Gaming

Items floating on the surface from a shipwreck or accident. Historically, the finder could often claim ownership of flotsam.

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