Why You Might See A Purple Flag Flying At The Beach. The Hidden Warning Most People Ignore — And What It Says About Dangerous Marine Life

have been spotted nearby.

It could be jellyfish drifting closer to shore.

It could be stingrays buried beneath shallow sand.

It could even be Portuguese man o’ war, sea urchins, or other venomous marine animals capable of causing painful injuries.

The purple flag isn’t meant to scare people away from the beach.

It’s there to remind you that the ocean is continue reading …