- Deep-sea corals: Deep-sea corals are a type of cold-water coral that live on the continental slope. They are important biogenic habitat formers and provide food and shelter for a variety of other marine organisms.
- Sponges: Sponges are a type of invertebrate that live on the continental slope. They are filter feeders and feed on plankton and other small particles in the water.
- Echinoderms: Echinoderms are a type of marine invertebrate that includes starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. They are important grazers and help to keep the continental slope clean.
- Fish: Many species of fish live on the continental slope. These include cod, haddock, halibut, and flounder. The continental slope is a very important area for commercial fisheries.
- Marine mammals: Marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and seals also live on the continental slope. They feed on the fish and other marine organisms that live in the area.
- Benthic Invertebrates: The cold, dark waters here also support a unique collection of benthic invertebrates like sponges, sea stars, brittle stars, and deep sea squids.
