The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a comprehensive and authoritative database that lists marine organism names, including synonyms, to serve as a guide for interpreting taxonomic literature. controlled by taxonomic experts rather than database managers. Each taxonomic group is represented by an expert who manages the content and ensures its quality. The database includes valid species names, synonyms, vernacular names, literature, and biogeographic data. It also provides higher classification links for each scientific name. WoRMS is recognized as an international standard for marine taxonomic information and is integrated into various European and international initiatives. The WoRMS web portal offers services for taxonomic data quality control, allowing users to access the latest information by comparing their species lists with the standard list.The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a comprehensive and authoritative database that lists marine organism names, including synonyms, to serve as a guide for interpreting taxonomic literature. controlled by taxonomic experts rather than database managers. Each taxonomic group is represented by an expert who manages the content and ensures its quality. The database includes valid species names, synonyms, vernacular names, literature, and biogeographic data. It also provides higher classification links for each scientific name. WoRMS is recognized as an international standard for marine taxonomic information and is integrated into various European and international initiatives. The WoRMS web portal offers services for taxonomic data quality control, allowing users to access the latest information by comparing their species lists with the standard list.