Ciguatera

Okay, so have you heard of fish? Yeah? Good! So, sometimes fish can get sick and when they do, they can give people something called ciguatera.

Ciguatera is like a really nasty stomach bug that can make you feel sick for a long time. It happens when fish eat a special kind of algae that makes them sick. Then, when people eat the fish, they can get sick too.

The thing is, you can't tell just by looking at fish if they have ciguatera or not. This makes it really tricky to avoid eating fish that could give you ciguatera. Even if you cook the fish well, the ciguatera can still make you sick.

So, it's really important to be careful about where you get your fish from, especially if you live in an area where ciguatera is common. If you feel sick after eating fish, make sure to tell a grown-up so they can help you feel better.