Seagulls and waves have become a standard shorthand for the coast in video and audio, used wherever a creator needs to suggest the sea without filming it. The combination is widely shared as a free sound effect for travel vlogs, meditation and sleep content, nature documentaries, and relaxing background loops. Its popularity comes from its instant recognition: a few gull calls over surf tell viewers they are at the beach before any image appears. Because the sound is natural and unobtrusive, editors return to it for intros, transitions, and ambient beds that need a calm, outdoor feeling.