A purple flag at the beach signals dangerous marine life—an often-ignored warning that could protect you from serious harm in the water

pause just because we arrived with towels and sunscreen.

FINAL THOUGHTS

The next time you see a purple flag flying above a beach, don’t ignore it.

Pause.

Pay attention.

Ask questions.

That small flag may be warning you about dangers you would never notice on your own.

And while the ocean may still look calm and beautiful, conditions beneath the surface can continue reading …