API Keys Setup

Required API Keys

OpenWeatherMap (Required)

1. Go to https://openweathermap.org/api
2. Sign up for free account
3. Generate API key
4. Copy key to src/js/config.js

NOAA CO-OPS (No key required)

• Public API for ocean current data
• No registration needed

Setup Instructions

1. Get your OpenWeatherMap API key
2. Open src/js/config.js
3. Replace YOUR_API_KEY_HERE with your actual key
4. Save file

Testing

• Open index.html in browser
• Check browser console for API connection status

API Usage Limits

• OpenWeatherMap Free Tier: 1,000 calls/day
• NOAA CO-OPS: No limit (public service)

Example API Key Format

Your OpenWeatherMap API key will look like this:

a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0k1l2m3n4o5p6

Security Note

Never commit your actual API keys to version control. The config.js file should be added to .gitignore to keep your keys private.