The Purple Flag at the Beach: What It Really Means (And Why You Should Pay Attention) 1

leaving the water (rinse off sea lice).

Keep a small bottle of vinegar in your beach bag (for jellyfish stings).

Watch where you step when walking in shallow water or on the beach.

Ask a lifeguard for specifics: “What marine pests have been spotted? Where?”Bottled Water

Don’t:

Don’t panic. The purple flag doesn’t mean “stay out” – just “be aware.”

Don’t touch any marine life, even if it looks dead (tentacles can still sting).

Don’t let children run blindly into the water (warn them to watch where they step).

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