Every chapter in World Without Fish is prefaced with a quote by Charles Darwin. Why might Mark Kurlansky have made this choice? Pick one or two of these quotes and explore how they relate to the chapter that follows them.

What purpose does the mini graphic novel “The Story of Kram and Ailat” serve in World Without Fish? Why do you think Kurlansky chose to break it up into 10 parts rather than telling it as one continuous story? Describe the benefits and drawbacks of this strategy.

What are some of the difficulties involved in finding a solution for the overfishing crisis? Do you think it is a problem that will ever be completely solved? Explain your thinking.