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FishWatch

The FishWatch API offers developers a free, seamless way to access NOAA-verified species-level seafood data, suitable for creating educational tools and conservation applications.

Developed by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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99.90%Uptime
150msLatency
120Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves scientific and commercial data about fish species

Full Endpoint URL
https://www.fishwatch.gov/species/{name}
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://www.fishwatch.gov/species/{name}'
Request Payload
{
  "name": "atlantic-cod"
}
Expected Response
{
  "name": "Atlantic Cod",
  "Habitat": "Ocean",
  "Harvest": "Wild",
  "Sustainability": "Eco-Certified",
  "Scientific Name": "Gadus morhua"
}
Version:v1
Real-World Applications
  • Building educational platforms about marine life and sustainability.Optimized Capability
  • Creating conservation applications for sustainable seafood choices.Optimized Capability
  • Integrating seafood data into cooking and recipe apps or websites.Optimized Capability
  • Developing dashboards for sustainability tracking in seafood industries.Optimized Capability
  • Providing consumer guidance on seafood choices based on sustainability data.Optimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Free and publicly accessible with no authentication required.
  • ✓ Provides NOAA-verified, reliable seafood species data.
  • ✓ Rich dataset including habitat, sustainability, and taste profiles.
  • ✓ Easy integration with JSON over HTTPS and straightforward endpoints.
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to seafood species data only, no broader marine data.
  • ✗ No official SDKs, so some manual integration efforts required.
  • ✗ Rate limit may not suit very high volume enterprise applications.
  • ✗ No built-in advanced search or filter capabilities beyond species name.

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 30 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per hour

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited free access to all API endpoints with a rate limit of 1000 requests per hour, no signup or credit card required.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building educational, conservation, or sustainability-focused seafood applications.

Not Recommended For

Enterprise clients requiring commercial licenses or high-volume API usage.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
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