When it comes to colors like green and red, you can probably take a guess at what those colors may indicate about ocean safety at the beach. But have you ever noticed a purple flag on the beach?

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Red flag: strong winds and currents Purple flag: Marine life warning. Jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War stingrays or other hazardous marine life are around. Orange flag: Environmental. Air or water ...