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FishWatch

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Information and pictures about individual fish species.

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First check

Access the API directly without authentication. Visit the official website for documentation and endpoints.

Auth
none
CORS
No
HTTPS
Yes
Signup
None
Latency
4387 ms
Protocol
REST
Pricing
free

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Probes: 2Uptime: 0%Avg latency: 4041ms
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About this API

FishWatch provides detailed information and images about individual fish species. It is designed for developers and researchers who need reliable data on marine life, particularly fish species. The API offers a straightforward way to access species-specific information without requiring authentication.

This API is relevant for educational platforms, marine biology applications, and wildlife databases that aim to present accurate and visual data about fish. Its open access nature makes it easy to integrate into various projects without the overhead of managing API keys or authentication.

While the API focuses on fish species, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in marine biodiversity, supporting applications that require species descriptions, images, and related data for fish found in the wild.

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What you can build

  • 1Display fish species information and images
  • 2Generate educational content about fish
  • 3Build fish identification tools
  • 4Create marine wildlife reference apps
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Strengths & limitations

Strengths

  • No authentication required
  • Free access to fish species data
  • Includes images and detailed info
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Example request

Generic template — replace <endpoint> with the real path from the docs.
curl https://www.fishwatch.gov/developers/<endpoint>
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Getting started

Access the API directly without authentication. Visit the official website for documentation and endpoints.

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FAQ

Do I need an API key to use FishWatch?+

No, FishWatch API does not require any authentication or API key.

What kind of data does FishWatch provide?+

It provides information and pictures about individual fish species.

Can I use FishWatch API from a browser?+

Yes, since it requires no authentication, it can be accessed from browsers.

Is HTTPS required to access the FishWatch API?+

While not explicitly stated, it is recommended to use HTTPS for secure access.

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Technical details

CORS: NoHTTPS: YesSignup: NoOpen source: No
Auth type
none
Pricing
free
Protocols
REST
Response time
4387 ms
Last health check
5/12/2026, 7:37:29 AM
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