Seapunk emerged in the early 2010s as a hyper-specific internet subculture primarily cultivated on Tumblr, blending 1990s ocean-themed imagery with low-poly CGI and electronic music. Characterized by its palette of turquoise, magenta, and iridescent shades, the aesthetic frequently features dolphins, palm trees, and floating geometric shapes. While it began as a niche trend sparked by a joke tweet in 2011, it quickly evolved into a visual and musical genre that influenced mainstream pop culture and paved the way for Vaporwave. Today, Seapunk memes serve as a nostalgic homage to early digital art and the dreamlike, aquatic escapism of the early social media era.