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

alive — and that entering it requires awareness, caution, and respect.

WHAT A PURPLE FLAG ACTUALLY MEANS

A purple flag indicates hazardous marine life has been detected in the area.

That warning may involve:

• Jellyfish
• Portuguese man o’ war
• Stingrays
• Sea urchins
• Venomous fish
• Other stinging or biting sea creatures

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