The Ocean Biodiversity Information System provides marine biodiversity data and a public API for accessing occurrence records and download statistics.

API

What your agent can do

  • Read annual download counts and record totals for a selected OBIS dataset.

    Via API.

Tasks depend on the interface and permissions.

Connection methods

Choose a route that fits your agent.

API connection
API path
https://api.obis.org/v3/metrics?datasetid=<dataset-uuid>

Authentication
No sign-in required.
GET https://api.obis.org/v3/metrics?datasetid=%3Cdataset-uuid%3E

Documentation & experience

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  • Latest documentation check 10 Oct 2026
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