Abstract: Red drum( Sciaenops ocellatus) is a kind of high protein and low fat fish,which has a higher percentage of flavor amino acid compared to other fishes,and it is used to be made of raw fish.So it is very important to study the preservation methods and investigate the development in order to extend the shelf life of red drum. The preservation techniques of red drum were reviewed,consulted by other raw seafood 's preservation methods,it could be helpful to provide a theoretical basis to keep red drum fresh by some compound preservation methods such as MAP combined with low- temperature preservation in the future.