The water marker you’re describing is likely a "zebra mussel," an invasive freshwater species known for its distinctive white and black striped shell. These mussels are small, typically about the size of a fingernail, and can cause significant ecological and economic damage by clogging water intake pipes and outcompeting native species. If you meant a different context or type of water marker, please provide more details.
It indicates safe unobstructed water on all sides, sometimes called a mid-channel marker.
If you see a white marker with red vertical stripes, it means the water is safe.The Safe Water markerThese are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.Commonly known as a "nun" buoySafe water markers are white with red verticals stripes. They usually run through the deep middle of channels or rivers and indicate safe boating water. They may be passed on either side.
low bridge marker
These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.
These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.
These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.
These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side.
white with red vertical stripes
It indicates safe unobstructed water on all sides, sometimes called a mid-channel marker.
A buoy that is white with vertical stripes is typically a "safe water buoy," also known as a "fairway buoy." This type of buoy marks the limits of safe water and indicates that navigators can pass on either side. The vertical stripes often help in identifying the buoy's purpose, making it easier for mariners to navigate safely in open waters.
It's a water egg with two vertical wavy stripes.
yellow with black stripes.