FishWatch API
Overview
FishWatch by NOAA provides sustainability data, habitat info, and images for US fish species. No API key required—great for beginners exploring real government-sourced environmental data.
Beginner Tip
The real API endpoint is fishwatch.gov/api/species; the URL in the directory listing points to the info page, not the API itself.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"image_url": "https://api.example.com/fishwatch/random.jpg",
"status": "success"
} Field Reference
Species Name Common name of the fish species Scientific Name Latin scientific name Image Gallery Array of image objects with src URL and alt text Habitat Description of where the species lives Fishing Rate Current fishing sustainability rating such as "At Recommended Level" Implementation Example
const url = "https://www.fishwatch.gov/developers";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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