To gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution, current status, trends, and hot topics in recirculating aquaculture, this study conducted data analysis and literature mining on recirculating aquaculture using the core collection database of Web of Science, China Weipp, and China National Knowledge Network from 1992 to 2023. The results were visually analyzed using CiteSpace software. The findings indicated that: 1) research on recirculating aquaculture has gradually become a focal point for various countries, institutions, and universities with numerous research outcomes; 2) developed countries in Europe and the United States started studying recirculating aquaculture between 1998 and 2001, demonstrating an early start with the highest number of publications; 3) China VIP has published the most papers with close collaboration among authors and institutions. The research hotspots primarily focus on fishery equipment and equipment automation. These findings provide valuable data support for constructing "high-quality, low-energy-consuming, intelligent" industrial recirculating aquaculture systems. [Chinese Fishery Quality and Standards, 2024, 14(3): 43-48]