Particularly so, when people choose to ignore, or don't know what warning signs or flags may mean. Here's some clarity on signage at the beach, beginning with the purple flag. The Purple Flag Means… ...

Speaking of beach flags, we have all seen the green, yellow and red flags. ... The purple flag is meant to warn beachgoers of dangerous marine life. Now, I know what you’re thinking, ...

A red flag is posted on Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, in 2021. Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images As with many things, red indicates hazards on the beach.

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?

Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be ...

What do red and yellow flags mean at Florida beaches? Florida beaches tend to use four colors to tell beachgoers current tide and surf conditions: Red, yellow, green and purple. Here's what they mean.