Ocean Facts
APIFree REST API for curated oceanography facts and data
Overview
The Ocean Facts API delivers structured access to oceanography-related facts spanning physical ocean science, marine ecosystems, and oceanographic phenomena. It offers RESTful endpoints such as GET /facts (retrieve random facts or paginated lists) with JSON responses. Ideal for integrating into educational apps, science blogs, trivia platforms, or classroom tools to provide engaging ocean content. No authentication is required for basic usage, and responses include fact text, category tags, and optional source references for credibility.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://oceanfacts.herokuapp.com/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful architecture
- JSON response format
- No authentication required
- Curated oceanography content
- Simple endpoints
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Ocean Facts API free to use?
Yes, the API is completely free for both non-commercial and commercial use, subject to basic rate limits.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, authentication is not required—you can access all endpoints directly without an API key.
? What is the response format?
All API responses are in JSON format, including fields like fact text, category, and optional source links.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free unlimited access (with basic rate limits)
- ⊕ Easy to integrate into apps/websites
- ⊕ Educational content relevance
- ⊕ No API key needed
Cons
- ⊖ Basic rate limiting may apply
- ⊖ Limited data set compared to large marine databases
- ⊖ No SLA for uptime (hosted on Heroku free tier)
- ⊖ Lack of advanced filtering options