Phytoplankton converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. This energy is passed up the food chain to support zooplankton and ultimately all other organisms in the ecosystem.

Zooplankton helps regulate their population and serves as a crucial food source for secondary consumers like herring.

Herring provides a critical energy source for tertiary consumers, such as salmon. Their schooling behavior also makes them an efficient food supply for predators higher in the chain.

Salmon is an important prey species for apex predators like Akkorokamui and killer whales. They also contribute to nutrient cycling when their remains are decomposed, benefiting the ecosystem.

As a mythical apex predator, Akkorokamui would control the populations of prey like salmon and herring, ensuring balance within the food web. Its remains, if left to decompose, would enrich the environment for scavengers and decomposers.

Competes with Akkorokamui, helping to control the population of salmon and other prey, indirectly benefiting the overall health of the marine ecosystem by preventing overpopulation.

Consumes dead organic matter, including remains of dead herring, salmon, or even larger predators. This activity cleans up the ocean floor and recycles nutrients, making them available for primary producers like phytoplankton.

Breaks down dead organisms and organic matter into simpler compounds, recycling nutrients back into the environment. These nutrients support phytoplankton growth, creating a continuous cycle of energy flow in the ecosystem.