This paper examines recent advancements in aquaculture monitoring and related technologies, focusing on trends from 2020 onward. It reviews articles to analyze monitored parameters, types of aquaculture environments (e.g., open sea, ponds, cages), the presence of control mechanisms, and innovations in monitoring technologies. The study covers systems that solely monitor water quality as well as those incorporating control mechanisms to regulate conditions, emphasizing how controlled systems can optimize production more effectively. Additionally, it also explores communication protocols, highlighting the growing trend toward IoT integration for real-time monitoring and control. The paper advocates for future research to address advanced metrics in aquaculture monitoring. The findings suggest that integrating monitoring with active control mechanisms presents a promising approach to enhancing and sustaining productivity across various aquaculture settings.