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BSB-LAN API vs WoRMS

If you need a Animals API that's easy to integrate, go with WoRMS.

BSB-LAN API

BSB-LAN JSON API Specification

WoRMS

Authoritative list of marine species names and taxonomy

BSB-LAN API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

WoRMS

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureBSB-LAN APIWoRMS
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

WoRMS is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. WoRMS supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.