On the opening day, special discussion forums were held for school students and the fishing community, while the second day was dedicated to dialogue sessions for business professionals and experts in the field. Furthermore, throughout the two-day event, visitors could explore a variety of engaging features, including diverse exhibition stalls, the latest seafood products, 'fish therapy' services, and outlets selling fresh fish.

Speaking on the second day of the exhibition, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, stated that NARA (National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency) serves as the primary instrument for introducing new ideas and innovations to the Ministry of Fisheries. He further emphasized that it is essential for everyone to critically reflect on whether the country has truly received the best possible contributions and maximum productivity from NARA to date.

The Minister also noted that the government is currently working to alleviate the debt burden of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation, including the settlement of outstanding gratuity payments owed to employees by previous administrations and stressed the need to advance the sector by leveraging new technology.

Furthermore, he announced plans to revise the budgetary allocations for all institutions under the Ministry of Fisheries in the coming year, and added that steps will be taken to increase the salaries of employees in NARA.

Furthermore, the Minister pledged to provide the institution with all the necessary support to bring about tangible changes for the advancement of the sector.Officials from the NARA institution, as well as a large number of visitors who had come to view the exhibition, were present on this occasion.