Dr. Victor Restrepo’s Post Archive
In addition to his work as vice president, science, Dr. Restrepo currently serves as chair of the ISSF Scientific Advisory Committee and as a member of the ISSF Board of Directors. Previously, he worked with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
Dr. Restrepo has also served as the chief of the NOAA/NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Division in the southeast US, where he acted as head scientist of the USA Delegation to ICCAT. He has also spent time as a populat…

ISSF 2023-10: Recommended Best Practices for FAD Management in Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fisheries (Update to ISSF 2019-11)*
July 11, 2023 | Dr. Victor Restrepo, Holly Koehler, Dr. Gala Moreno, Dr. Hilario Murua

Is Catching Immature Fish Truly Unsustainable?
June 7, 2023 | Dr. Christopher Zimmermann, Dr. Kristina Barz, Dr. Victor Restrepo

Pacific Ocean Tuna Fisheries Managers Adopt Critically Needed Harvest Strategy and Strengthened Shark Protections
December 5, 2022 | Dr. Victor Restrepo, Holly Koehler

ISSF 2022-01: Biology and Stock Status of Minor Commercial Tunas: Summary of Current Knowledge and Gaps
February 16, 2022 | Dr. Lorena Recio, Dr. Hilario Murua, Dr. Victor Restrepo

ISSF 2022-02: ISSF Responsible Fishing Guidelines for Tuna Longline Fisheries
January 27, 2022 | Juan Pedro Monteagudo, Dr. Hilario Murua, Dr. Victor Restrepo, Holly Koehler

What Do Changes to Tuna Ratings on the IUCN List Really Indicate?
September 8, 2021 | Dr. Victor Restrepo

ISSF 2021-11: Questions and Answers About FADs and Bycatch*
June 10, 2021 | Dr. Hilario Murua, Dr. Laurent Dagorn, Dr. Gala Moreno, Ana Justel-Rubio, Dr. Victor Restrepo

ISSF 2020-15: Information and Monitoring Best Practices for Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fisheries Relative to the MSC Standard
September 8, 2020 | Dr. Hilario Murua, Ana Justel-Rubio, Dr. Gala Moreno, Dr. Victor Restrepo