Abstract: The action mechanism of oquinocetone，its detection method and its impact on the growth of aquatic animals were introduced. The current status about the pharmacokinetics of quinocetone in aquatic animals was summarized. The inadequacy of the research at the present stage was pointed out. Meanwhile，the prospect of the related research in aquatic products was forecasted．[Chinese Fishery Quality and Standards, 2012, 2(4):68-70]