World Without Fish

Check all that apply: Which are innovations which contributed to the problem of overfishing?

• Nets & Trawlers

• Radar & Planes

• Gas Engines

• Sailboats

What happened to the Orange Roughy?

• It laid millions of eggs and took over the oceans

• It was overfished, almost to extinction, within 20 years of its discovery

• It died after global warming changed its breeding grounds

• It's one example of a fish who can't be overfished

Why does Mark Kurlansky write about the Orange Roughy?

• It's an example of how quickly a fish population can be destroyed

• It shows how many eggs fish can lay and how many offspring they can have

• It was the reason that the ocean's turned orange

Check all that apply: What are the 3 things causing the disappearance of fish in the ocean?

• Pollution

• Global Warming

• Overfishing

• Greenhouse Gasses

What is the purpose of the graphic novel The Story of Kram and Ailat?

• To show how a father and daughter can spend time

• To show readers how these issues can impact an environment over time

• To show readers that fishermen are just trying to make a living

What does Kurlansky (the author) say is key to the success of all life on earth?

• Seabirds are the key to success for all life on earth.

• Cooperation is the key to success for all life on earth.

• Biodiversity is the key to success for all life on earth.

• The ocean is the key to success for all life on earth.

In Part 3 of the graphic novel, why are people now eating Parrot Fish?

• the other fish have gone away

• they were a delicacy

• easy to catch

• to control the fish population

Why was steam power abandoned in the 20th century?

• to control pollution

• replaced by diesel and gasoline power

• commercial fishing ended

• steam became to dangerous

What is the main topic of Chapter 3 in 'World Without Fish'?

• Overfishing and its impact on marine life

• The history of marine conservation efforts

• Technological advancements in fishing equipment

• The impact of climate change on coral reefs

True or False: Fishermen were the first to warn about the dangers of dragging nets (trawling)

• True

• False