Open-Access Intelligence for Public Good
High-integrity, structured global data for
Academic research ⋅ Government operations ⋅ Open source tools
Publicly blacklisted vessels convicted of IUU fishing
Active US Withhold Release Orders and Findings
Individuals and companies banned from international trade
Entities sanctioned by the US for using Uyghur laborers in their operations
All RFMOs blacklists that include the same convicted vessel
Dates and description of the crime or accusation leading to listing
Vessels accused of forced labor violations by the Outlaw Ocean Project
Nations with lax permitting per the Intl. Transport Workers Federation
Vessel profiles
Name, flag, IMO number and national registration
From international fishing organizations, NGO, associations etc.
International Radio Call Sign, MMSI, Satellite phone number
Normal name variations that account for language and formatting differences
Date of current flagging and previous nations associated with this vessel
Permit numbers, start and end dates, and issuing authority
Where a vessel is authorized to catch fish under a permit
What and how a vessel is allowed to catch fish under a permit
Name of the registered ship's captain
Name and address of individuals and/or companies
Name and address of associated individuals and/or companies
Details on registered charterers of the vessel and covered activities
Name and address of responsible individuals and/or companies
The number of crew operating on a vessel
Fishing, transshipment or other allowed activities for a vessel under a permit
Number and capacity of storage spaces for harvested fish
Year, location and builder of the vessel
Type, capacity, fuel and range of the vessel's engine
Volume, refrigerant type and other details on frozen storage capacity
Vessel length, beam, draft, tonnage, hull material, etc.
Science & management
Key attributes of 11,000+ unique wild and farmed fisheries in global trade
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Linked regulatory and FAO gear types for wild caught and aquaculture fisheries
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Developer resources
Powerful, stable and easy to use
The Goldfish API offers seamless integration, flexible queries, and features to ensure real-time data with minimal friction.
Stable and backward-compatible
Say goodbye to frequent breaking changes typical with REST. GraphQL ensures smoother versioning and future-proof integration.
Self service schema
Request only the data you need—no more over-fetching. Live documentation lets you easily reference fields and outputs without endless scrolling.
Efficient error handling
Get instant feedback with 4xx error codes for any request issues, so you can debug faster without guessing if it's a server problem.
One endpoint—always
No need to juggle multiple URLs. Every query hits a single, consistent endpoint, simplifying your workflows.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the data refreshed?
Public datasets are updated weekly, with a ‘Last Updated’ field included for full transparency.
How is the API structured?
Goldfish uses GraphQL, allowing users to request only the data they need. This improves efficiency and prevents over-fetching.
Can I access historical data?
es, our API includes historical vessel data, allowing for trend analysis and long-term monitoring.
Do I need an API key?
You can start building and testing integrations for free today—no API key needed. The Sandbar offers a full production copy of our API with limited datasets.
You can find a comprehensive documentation for the API here. It includes step by step how-to instructions, a public schema, sample queries and more.
For access to the full dataset and advanced features like caching, contact our sales team.
Can I integrate the API into my existing systems?
Yes, the Goldfish API is built for easy integration into existing workflows, whether you're working with databases, analytics platforms, or research tools.
Who can use the Goldfish API?
The API is available exclusively for nonprofit use, including:
- Academic institutions conducting peer-reviewed research
- Government agencies for operational use
- Nonprofits for open-source applications like public data lookups
Is there a cost to use the API?
Testing and development in The Sandbar (our sandbox environment) is free. To access the full dataset and advanced features like caching, contact our sales team.
What support is available?
Our product team is here to help! Reach out to hello@goldfish.io for assistance with setup, troubleshooting, or best practices.
