NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
Tap a POI cluster to zoom and fit all its points; starting navigation now frames your location and destination in one view.

TRACK DETAILS ON TAP
Tap any recorded GPS track line on the map to open its details — distance, duration, and recording date — without leaving the map or opening the tracks list.

SHOW OR HIDE ALL PLACEMARKS
A single toggle at the top of the Placemarks list hides or reveals every placemark at once. Useful for clearing the map quickly or bringing everything back.

UPDATED FAD STATUSES
Refreshed from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (April 13th, 2026). Many Big Island, Maui, Lanai, and Kauai FADs that had been marked missing are back in service; a few Oahu and Kauai FADs are newly flagged missing.

AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Browse 219 aids across the Hawaiian Islands — beacons, buoys, and major lighthouses — sourced from current NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts. Tap any aid to view it on the official NOAA chart. Map callouts use an Apple Maps–style title and subtitle so crowded harbors stay readable.

WRECKS
Wrecks now draw from the same NOAA ENC source as Aids to Navigation, with tappable links to the official chart for each site.

WRECKS
Browse 37 shipwreck locations from NOAA nautical charts across the Hawaiian Islands.

MAP LAYERS
Improved whale sanctuary visibility with high-contrast outline. Submarine cables now have a dedicated detail page. POI layers auto-enable when navigating to a point of interest.

TERMS OF SERVICE
A first-launch disclaimer now requires acceptance before using the app. Full Terms of Service available at https://hawaiiocean.app/terms

MAP LAYERS BUTTON
The map layers button now highlights blue when any layers are active, so you always know at a glance.

MAP LAYERS
All map overlays now live in a dedicated Map Layers page — toggle and zoom to ORMA ocean recreation zones, whale sanctuary boundaries, fishing zones, submarine cables, dive spots, lifeguard towers, and all points of interest. Updated FAD buoy statuses from HIMB.

NAVIGATE TO POINTS OF INTEREST
Tap any point of interest and navigate directly to it with live bearing, distance, and compass guidance.

FAD BUOY IMPROVEMENTS
Updated FAD buoy details with deployment status and source attribution.

POINTS OF INTEREST
Browse and toggle curated locations across the Hawaiian Islands — harbors, boat ramps, fishing stores, FAD buoys, and surf spots. Tap any pin for details including address, phone, and website links.

NAVIGATE TO WAYPOINTS
Select any saved placemark and navigate to it with live bearing, distance, and an on-screen compass. Perfect for returning to your favorite fishing spots.

Fishing Zone Improvements
- Fishing zone info cards now show full regulation details
- Fixed Kaho'olawe zone toggle

Updated App Store screenshots

FISHING RESTRICTION ZONES
- View DLNR marine managed areas on the map including Marine Life Conservation Districts, Fisheries Management Areas, Fish Replenishment Areas, and more
- Tap any zone to see official DLNR regulations with location details, permitted activities, and prohibited activities
- Toggle zones on/off by region (Oahu, Maui County, Big Island, Kauai) in settings
- Direct links to full DLNR regulation pages for each zone

Bug fixes and improvements
- Track recording automatically saves when reaching maximum length
- Track list now shows which tracks are visible on the map
- Improved iCloud sync for tracks on fresh install
- Location button now shows helpful guidance when location services are disabled

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

- Improved tile coverage at all zoom levels
- Performance and stability improvements

Added dark mode

Bug fixes and improvements:

- iPad: Improved landscape layout keeps toolbar and legend in optimal positions
- Location button now shows helpful info when you're outside Hawaii
- Track recording button disabled when location services are unavailable
- Fixed: Locate Me button now works while using the depth tool

• NEW: GPS Track Recording - record your routes and export as GPX
• Tracks sync across devices with iCloud
• Various bug fixes and improvements

• Favorites: Star your most important placemarks for quick access from the list
• Enhanced detail: Higher resolution bathymetry tiles when zooming in close