The Beach Flags in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, designate the water conditions for that day. It is incredibly ...

But have you ever noticed a purple flag on the beach? A purple flag actually has a specific meaning that may not be so obvious. What does a purple flag at the beach mean? If you see a purple flag ...

While the man o' war closely resembles a jellyfish, it actually belongs to a group called siphonophores. They're named for ...

Purple flags were flying on Panama City Beach to warn beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war. The man o' war, often mistaken for a jellyfish, has a painful sting. Beach Safety Director Daryl Paul ...