Beachgoers at Emerald Isle are being cautioned as purple flags will be flying to signal the presence of Portuguese Man O War ...

Current Pensacola Beach flag: Yellow — There are moderate surf and current conditions. Swimmers should use extra caution when heading into the water. Local beaches spanning from Dauphin Island, ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - Beach goers at Emerald Isle are being warned to watch out for Portuguese Man O War along the ...

Rip currents pose the greatest threat to swimmers, but beachgoers should also be careful about wildlife and sun exposure.

Beachgoers are advised to be aware of the warning flags flown at beaches and to know what to do in the event of a rip current.

Hilton Head Island sees second shark attack in a week at Coligny Beach Park, prompting officials to remind visitors about ...

Sea lice can be found along the entire North Carolina coast, The N&O previously reported. Each summer, thimble jellyfish make ...

Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.

A purple flag means there are stinging marine animals present, such as jellyfish, stingrays and men o’ war. The absence of flags does not mean the water is safe.

Kevyn Fowler, a retired photojournalist for local station WMTW, captured video of a lion's main jellyfish washed ashore in ...

A National Weather Service alert warning of increased shark activity at Carolina Beach caused confusion after local Ocean ...