In this review,the research progress on Noctiluca scintillans was summarized,including basic biology,ecology,and red tide governance.Furthermore,future researches were proposed focusing on feeding,reproduction,physiology,biochemistry,and early warning and control of N.scintillans considering the challenges present in the current research on this species,aiming to offer theoretical perspectives on the mechanisms involved in bloom for-mation and prevention of red tides caused by N.scintillans.