Near infrared spectroscopy technology is a new testing and analysis tool which has developed rapidly in the recent 20 years，and is characterized by accurate，simple and quick testing and the fact that the detection does not de¬stroy samples. The aquatic products are important and indispensable parts in the human diet，and its quality plays a vital role in the human health. As one of the most advanced and promising tool for continuous process analysis，near infrared spectroscopy technology was applied extensively. Its principles，characteristics，historical progress，applica¬tion status and future perspective were presented briefly in the article. [ Chinese Fishery Quality and Standards，
2013，3(1)：94 -99]