ON THE MAP

Where can you find an octopus? 1 Coral reefs: The myriad of crevices in a reef are home to lots of tasty creatures, but the octopus is very good at prying them out. 2 Sandy floor: This is more dangerous for an octopus. Some dig burrows in the sand, while others use discarded bivalve shells, like a hermit crab. 3 Rocky abyss: The North Pacific giant octopus lives in the deep, chilly depths on the Pacific seabed.