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?

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

Oak Island announced the purple flag will continue through the weekend. According to Oak Island Water Rescue, the flag ...

They don't normally go under water, but their tentacles are so long that you could see 'em a couple hundred feet away." ...

Because it has been sighted, a purple beach flag is currently up to warn about the presence of these dangerous sea creatures at the beach. Beware of man o’ war and remember not to touch them!