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

water close to shore, especially during hotter months.

After storms, waves can push marine life much closer to beaches than usual.

What feels sudden to humans is often just part of the ocean’s natural cycle.

THE DANGER PEOPLE DON’T SEE

One reason purple flags are often ignored is because the threat doesn’t look dramatic.

There are no towering waves.

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