ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

European Community Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases

Okay kiddo, let's start with breaking down what each of those words mean.

The European Community is a group of countries in Europe that have come together to work on common goals. It's kind of like a big club!

A reference laboratory is a special laboratory where scientists can go to find information or get help with difficult problems. It's like going to your teacher when you need help with your homework.

Fish diseases are sicknesses that fish can get, just like people can get sick.

So, the European Community Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases is a special laboratory where scientists from European countries can go to get help with fish diseases. These scientists work together to figure out how to prevent and treat fish diseases.

This is important because fish are an important source of food for people, and we want to make sure that they are healthy and safe to eat. Plus, we want to protect the environment and make sure that fish populations don't get damaged by diseases.

So, the European Community Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases helps scientists work together to study fish diseases and come up with ways to prevent and treat them. That way, fish can stay healthy and we can all enjoy delicious fish dinners!