And with fewer Asian Carp crossing his nets, Isaak hopes normalcy will return to a way of life he has known since the age of ten.

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This initiative provides insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor spraying, and life-saving anti-malaria medications.

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According to the Northwest Marine Conservation Initiative, the nets are responsible for killing tens of thousands of marine life, mammals and birds every year.

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The fishing nets themselves are considered toxic after the years of catching so much sea life.

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