Institute of Ocean Resources Analysis (INORA) Executive Director Ayesh Indranath Ranawaka has stated that no technology currently available can directly identify areas of high fish concentrations across the ocean.

Clarifying the technology behind the Fish App, he explained that satellite data, ocean currents and vessel-tracking systems can help predict potential fishing grounds, while onboard fish finders can detect fish only within a limited range.

He stated that the Fish App, developed in 2020 at an estimated cost of around Rs. 100 million, was initially designed to provide weather information and emergency location services. Fish population data collected by the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) was added in 2025.

However, the app's communication capabilities are limited offshore, as GSM signals are generally lost when vessels travel around 20 to 25 nautical miles from the coast.

Ranawaka also revealed that INORA is developing a digital fish auction platform, 'Blue Biz Lanka', aimed at connecting fishermen with international buyers.