> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://protectedseas.gitbook.io/navigator-api-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://protectedseas.gitbook.io/navigator-api-docs/api-reference/search/text-and-filter-queries.md). # Text and filter queries GET examples for the [Search](/navigator-api-docs/api-reference/search.md) endpoint. See the [request parameters](/navigator-api-docs/api-reference/search.md#request-parameters) for the full list of options. ## All regions ```http GET /api/search/?type=regions&export_bounds=false ``` Returns a JSON array of all active regions and their attributes. ## All sites within a region ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites®ion_id=95&v=1&lang=en_EN ``` Returns a JSON array of all active sites within the specified region and their attributes. ## Filter sites by category ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites&category_id=6,7 ``` Returns a JSON array of active sites in the listed categories — here Vessel Restricted Areas (`6`) and Vessel Reporting Areas (`7`). Pass a single ID (e.g. `category_id=6`) or a comma-separated list. When `category_id` is supplied, only sites are returned. See Site Categories for the full list. ## Filter sites by category within a region ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites&category_id=6,7®ion_id=95&v=1 ``` Returns a JSON array of active sites in the listed categories, scoped to the specified region. Region scoping requires `v` alongside `region_id`. ## Single site by ID (`ps_id`) ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites&ps_id=AIMEX101&lang=en_EN&export_bounds=true ``` Returns a JSON object containing the attributes of a single site identified by its `ps_id`. ## Sites filtered by activity ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites&anchoring=1&entry=1 ``` Returns a JSON array of sites where both anchoring and entry are prohibited (`1`). Activity fields use the coding `0` Allowed, `1` Prohibited, `2` Restricted, `3` N/A; multiple fields combine with AND. See Activity filters. ## Sites filtered by LFP and tribal exemptions ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites&lfp=4,5&tribal_exemptions=1 ``` Returns a JSON array of highly protected sites (LFP 4 or 5) with no tribal exemptions. ## Sites filtered by fishing restriction ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites&commercial_fishing=1,2 ``` Returns a JSON array of sites where commercial fishing is prohibited (`1`) or restricted (`2`). A comma-separated list matches any of the listed codes. ## Text query — regions and sites ```http GET /api/search/?q=United States&v=1&lang=en_EN ``` Returns a JSON array of regions and sites matching the text query. ## Text query with sorting ```http GET /api/search/?q=Canada&sort=AREA_ASC ``` Returns a JSON array of regions and sites matching the text query, sorted by the specified order. ## Text query with pagination ```http GET /api/search/?q=California&limit=10&page=2 ``` Returns a paginated JSON array of regions and sites matching the text query. ## All sites with updates since a date ```http GET /api/search/?type=sites_updated&changed_since=2025-01-01&lang=en_EN ``` Returns all sites across every region whose `last_update` is on or after the provided date. This is the recommended endpoint for keeping a local dataset current — see [data synchronization](/navigator-api-docs/conventions/data-synchronization.md) for the full workflow, parameters, and error responses.