Russ Lewis collects unusual debris along Long Beach Peninsula, including mismatched Crocs, which are often remnants of lost shipping containers. Over 20,000 containers have been lost at sea in the last 15 years, impacting marine life and ecosystems. The article discusses the environmental consequences of container spills, including toxic materials and the challenges in tracking and retrieving lost containers. It highlights incidents like the ONE Apus spill and the X-Press Pearl disaster, emphasizing the need for better regulations and awareness of the issue.