you see purple, look closer. Scan the water. Ask a lifeguard. Do the stingray shuffle. Keep vinegar in your bag. Watch where your kids are running.
Most of all, don’t ignore it.
Because a jellyfish sting can ruin a beach day. A stingray barb can send you to the emergency room. Sea lice can make you miserable for a week.Swimwear
But with awareness, these hazards are manageable.
So the next time you see that
quiet violet flag fluttering in the breeze, don’t walk past it. Notice it. Respect it.
