- bio usage
- Placed in bios to signal ocean love, fantasy aesthetics, or a whimsical personality. Common among artists, coastal dwellers, and people who identify with the mermaidcore aesthetic.
- story usage
- Used in beach day stories, fantasy photoshoot posts, and mermaid-themed costume content. Also appears in queer pride story sets.
- aesthetic usage
- Central to the mermaidcore and dark sea witch aesthetic, often paired with ๐๐๐ for a cohesive fantasy ocean look.