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Animals
FishWatch
Information and pictures about individual fish species.
FishWatch API is a free Animals API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Animals
Visit documentation ↗www.fishwatch.gov
About NOAA
Learn how NOAA Fisheries supports the development of both farm-raised and wild-captured resources to meet growing demand for sustainable seafood.
- Provider
- NOAA
- Website
- fishwatch.gov ↗
Details from fishwatch.gov.
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FishWatch API FAQ
Who provides the FishWatch API?
The FishWatch API is provided by NOAA (fishwatch.gov). Learn how NOAA Fisheries supports the development of both farm-raised and wild-captured resources to meet growing demand for sustainable seafood.
Is the FishWatch API free?
Yes. The FishWatch API is listed in the Animals category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the FishWatch API require an API key?
No. The FishWatch API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the FishWatch API from the browser?
Yes. The FishWatch API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Does the FishWatch API support HTTPS?
Yes. The FishWatch API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.