Science & Math
No authHTTPSNo CORS
Science & Math
WoRMS
Marine species taxonomy, synonyms and distributions.
WoRMS API is a free Science & Math API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Science & Math
Visit documentation ↗www.marinespecies.org
About World Register of Marine Species
- Provider
- World Register of Marine Species
- Website
- marinespecies.org ↗
Details from marinespecies.org.
Unified API suite · now live
Geocode an address, validate an email, track a flight or pull stock data with one account, one dashboard and one API key.
Get your free API key→Free tier on every API
WoRMS API alternatives
xMath
Random mathematical expressions
No authHTTPSCORS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS
No authHTTPSNo CORS
No authHTTPSNo CORS
No authHTTPSCORS
WoRMS API FAQ
Who provides the WoRMS API?
The WoRMS API is provided by World Register of Marine Species (marinespecies.org).
Is the WoRMS API free?
Yes. The WoRMS API is listed in the Science & Math 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 WoRMS API require an API key?
No. The WoRMS API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the WoRMS API from the browser?
Not directly. The WoRMS API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.
Does the WoRMS API support HTTPS?
Yes. The WoRMS API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.