The health of the fish reflects the health of the people as they depend on it for sustenance. Ma Charity prepares the little fish she caught for drying. With high levels of pollutants in the water the health and population of fish and aquatic life in general have greatly declined, especially around Ekerekana where Ma Charity resides. The fish have bulging eyes and lack flavour. While the community grapples with a surge in strange illnesses, including gastrointestinal and related diseases.