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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, JuNE 30, 2022
SPORTS
Biden aims at China in new
illegal fishing policy framework Warriors no-hit Clatskanie, twice
international fishing agreements and who
now is a senior fellow at the Wilson Cen-
ter. “Whether the U.S. really does more
may depend on whether NOAA directs
LISBON, Portugal — The Biden admin- more funds to enforcement efforts, intel
istration is stepping up efforts to combat gathering and inspections.”
illegal fishing by China, ordering federal
In Lisbon, where officials and scientists
agencies to better coordinate among them- from more than 120 countries were attend-
selves as well as with foreign partners in a ing the five-day conference, U.N. Secre-
bid to promote sustainable exploitation of tary-General Antonio Guterres criticized
some countries — which he did not iden-
the world’s oceans.
On Monday, the White House released tify — for looking out for their own eco-
its first ever national security memo on nomic interests instead of the needs of the
illegal, unreported and unregulated fish- entire planet.
ing, or IUU, to coincide with the start of a
“International waters are ours,”
United Nations Ocean Conference in Lis- Guterres insisted, referring to all the plan-
bon, Portugal.
et’s inhabitants.
Nearly 11% of total U.S. seafood
The U.N. is hoping the conference will
imports in 2019 worth $2.4 billion came bring fresh momentum to the protracted
from illegal, unreported and unregulated efforts for a global ocean agreement that
fishing, according to the U.S. International covers conservation efforts on the high
Trade Commission, a federal agency.
seas. Oceans cover some 70% of the
While China isn’t named in the lengthy Earth’s surface and provide food and live-
policy framework, language in it left lit- lihoods for billions of people. Some activ-
tle doubt where it was aimed. The memo is ists refer to them as the largest unregulated
bound to irritate Beijing at a time of grow- area on the planet.
ing geopolitical competition between the
What’s known as the Treaty of the High
two countries. China
Seas is being negotiated
is a dominant seafood
within the framework of
‘AMERICAN
processor and through
the United Convention
state loans and fuel
the Law of the Sea,
FISHERMEN HAVE on
subsidies has built the
the main international
world’s largest dis-
TO FOLLOW A LOT agreement governing
tant water fishing fleet,
maritime activities.
OF RuLES ANd
with thousands of float-
After 10 years of
ing fish factories spread
talks on the treaty, how-
REGuLATIONS
ever, as recently as
across Asia, Africa and
three months ago, a deal
the Americas.
By THE u.S.
Specifically,
the
is still not within sight.
GOVERNMENT. By A fifth round is sched-
memo directs 21 fed-
eral departments and
uled for August in New
TAKING ACTIONS
agencies to better share
York.
information, coordinate
“The world’s larg-
AGAINST OTHER
est ecosystem ... is
enforcement
actions
COuNTRIES LIKE
still unprotected and is
such as sanctions and
dying as we watch,” the
visa restrictions and
CHINA THAT
activist group Ocean
promote best practices
HAVE A POOR
Rebellion said.
among
international
Guterres said “signif-
allies.
LABOR ANd
It will also be fol-
icant progress” has been
lowed in coming days
ENVIRONMENTAL made toward a deal on a
by new rules from the
high seas treaty and that
RECORd, IT
National Oceanic and
the world stands at “a
Atmospheric Adminis-
crucial moment” for the
LEVELS THE
tration expanding the
future of the oceans.
definition of illegal fish-
“We need to make
PLAyING FIELd
ing to include related
people put pressure
ANd THAT
labor abuses, a first step
on those who decide,”
to the eventual black-
Guterres said, appeal-
BENEFITS
LEGAL
listing of flag states that
ing for people to raise
fail to comply.
their voices and be
FISHERMEN
Conservation groups
heard.
ALL OVER THE
praised the effort, which
Threats to the oceans
builds on work started
include
warming and
WORLd.’
under
the
Obama
acidification from car-
Beth Lowell | vice president
bon pollution, massive
administration to clean
for Oceana, a Washington, D.C.,
plastics contamination
up U.S. seafood supply
based nonprofit
and other problems, the
chains.
“American
fisher-
U.N. says. Potentially
men have to follow a lot
harmful deep-sea min-
of rules and regulations by the U.S. gov- ing also lacks rules.
ernment,” said Beth Lowell, vice president
The conference is also expected to reaf-
for Oceana, a Washington, D.C., based firm and build upon the some 62 commit-
nonprofit. “By taking actions against other ments made by governments at the previ-
countries like China that have a poor labor ous summit in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2018,
and environmental record, it levels the from protecting small island states with
playing field and that benefits legal fisher- ocean-based economies to sustainable fish-
men all over the world.”
ing and combatting warming waters.
The action plan also calls for expansion
On the sidelines of the event, Jeff Bezos,
of the U.S. seafood import monitoring pro- the founder of Amazon, announced $50
gram, which requires importers to provide million in new grants to help meet a goal
documentation from the point of catch to of protecting 30% of the planet’s land and
insure that illegally caught fish don’t slip sea by 2030. Currently, less than 8% of the
into the U.S. Currently, the program only ocean is zoned as marine protected areas.
covers about a dozen species. Groups like
More than half of the money being
Oceana have been pushing for the program donated by the Bezos Earth Fund will
to cover all imports.
support organizations working in Colom-
“Until the United States holds all sea- bia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Pan-
food imports to the same standards as U.S.- ama in strengthening the Eastern Tropi-
caught fish, illegally sourced seafood will cal Marine Corridor. The four countries
continue to be sold alongside legal catch,” banded together at last year’s U.N. Cli-
mate Change conference to announce
Lowell said.
The action plan also doesn’t provide the creation of a Spain-sized marine pro-
any additional resources to enforce laws tected area containing such environmental
already on the books.
hotspots as the Galapagos Islands.
“Fighting IUU fishing is resource inten-
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry and
sive,” said Evan Bloom, a former State French President Emmanuel Macron are
Department official who negotiated several among those attending the event.
By BARRY HATTON
and JOSHUA GOODMAN
Associated Press
SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA
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SCHEDULE
The Warrenton 17U summer baseball team swept a dou-
bleheader Monday at Clatskanie, 15-0 and 14-1.
Warrenton pitchers Dawson Little and Brayden Green-
awald tossed a no-hitter in Game 1, followed by a combined
no-hitter for Dylon Atwood and Cam’Ron Daniels in the
second game.
The Warriors host a doubleheader Thursday with Ilwaco
at 4 p.m., with Santiam Christian visiting Warrenton for a
doubleheader Friday at 4 p.m.
THURSDAY
Junior baseball — Ilwaco at
Warrenton, 4 p.m. (2)
FRIDAY
Junior baseball — Santiam
Christian at Warrenton, 4 p.m. (2)
SUNDAY
Baseball — Warrenton
alumni game, noon
OBITUARIES
John Henry Newman
Cannon Beach
June 19, 1964 — June 19, 2022
John Henry Newman, 58, passed away gon ProStart competition two years in
suddenly on June 19, 2022.
a row, sending them to nationals. In his
John was born on June 19, 1964, in heart, John truly loved giving to others
and showing how hard work,
Glendora, California, to his lov-
ing father and mother, Herald
positive belief and spiritual
Gerald Newman and Sesame
conviction can carry us to our
dreams.
Smith.
Together with his wife,
John is survived by his cher-
ished wife, Sandy; his sisters,
Sandy, they mentored count-
less young people through
Kelly and Mary Newman; his
cooking, surfing and volun-
brothers, Matt Newman (Shawn),
teering with a variety of orga-
Buddy Harry Gerald Newman
nizations. John was an avid
III and Will Moore; his sister-in-
surfer, and he rode waves with
law, Paula Mushrush (Russell);
John Newman
friends from Bali to Morro
his nieces, Megan Terry, Cait-
lin Terry, Lisa Williams (Jamie),
Bay, California, to the East
Heather Hamilton (Waqar), Irene Allman Coast, often accompanied by his dogs,
and Jade Puschautz (Paul); and his neph- most recently his beloved “Remy” who
ews, Jeremy Hansen, Alex Newman and passed with John. He had an endless
Kyle Terry (Kim).
stoke, and wanted everyone to experience
He was a “Great Funckle” to grand- the thrill of surfing.
nephews, Seth Hansen and Ace Boling,
When we remember John, we can’t
and grandnieces, Joy Hansen, Skye Han- help but think of his smile. He welcomed
sen and Margaret Puschautz. He is dearly everyone in the same way — no matter
remembered by his loving Uncle Bob who you were, or where you stood in life,
Smith and Aunt Lois, Uncle Rich (Val- up or down, rich or poor, the smile was
erie), and aunts, Diana Newman, Barbara always there. We love him so much for
Alfaro and Marilyn Korade, and count- his giant heart and true humility.
less beloved cousins and friends through-
John worked hard, was very serious
out the U.S.
about morality and had a code in life. He
During his distinguished career, John had a deep belief in God, and his purpose.
achieved tremendous recognition for his It is John’s unique spirit and caring heart
culinary expertise. He graduated from that affects us so deeply, and that we will
the Culinary Institute of America in New remember forever.
In lieu of flowers, the family is ask-
York in 1990. Early on, he worked at the
prestigious Silks Restaurant at the Man- ing for donations to be make in John’s
darin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco. In name to any of the following organiza-
1995, John became executive chef for the tions: Seaside High School Scholarships
Stephanie Inn Dining Room in Cannon (Seasidescholarships.com) or the Can-
non Beach Christian Culinary Academy
Beach.
Over the years, chef Newman cooked (christianchefs.org), where they are set-
several times at the James Beard House ting up a future culinary scholarship in
in New York City. John was a four-time John’s name, or in Remy’s name at your
champion at the Tillamook County Iron local animal shelter.
A surf paddle out is planned during the
Chef Black Box competition. He was also
a guest chef at the 2002 Capitol holiday Surf Contest in Pacific City Sept. 17 and
tree lighting ceremony. In 2006, in per- Sept. 18. Please contact Moments Surf
haps their crowning achievement, John Shop in Pacific City for more information
and Sandy opened Newmans at 988, at 503-483-1025.
A memorial service will be held later
which has won many accolades and has
become a landmark restaurant in the area. at North Coast Family Fellowship in Sea-
John loved to teach, and was a men- side. John will be laid to rest in Cayucos,
tor to many aspiring culinary students. California, on the central coast with his
As the culinary instructor at Seaside High mother, and where John and Sandy first
School, John’s students won the Ore- met and started their epic love story.
Ronald Derek Sterling
Tacoma, Washington
Oct. 16, 1962 — Jan. 14, 2022
Ronald Derek Sterling, or “Ulcer” to his
friends, was born in Longview, Washington,
on Oct. 16, 1962, and passed away on Jan. 14,
2022, after complications from COVID-19.
He is survived by two sisters, five uncles,
three aunts, three nieces and nephews, plus
many friends who considered him part of
OREGON CAPITAL
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their family.
A celebration of life will be held on Satur-
day on Sunset Beach, just south of the access
ramp, starting at about 5 p.m.
There will be a bonfire and stories. Friends
of Noah Shoemaker, who also recently died,
are more than welcome.
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
REGIONAL FORECAST
Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Seattle
66 54
66 56
Partly sunny Clouds and sun
64 55
65 53
66 52
A morning
shower
A shower in
places
A shower
possible
67 54
Cloudy
68 57
Sunshine
Aberdeen
Olympia
69/54
74/56
Wenatchee
Tacoma
Moses
Lake
76/52
ALMANAC
UNDER THE SKY
TODAY'S TIDES
Astoria through Tuesday
Tonight’s Sky: Virgo, the Maiden,
low above the western horizon.
Astoria / Port Docks
Temperatures
High/low ................................ 63/56
Normal high/low .................. 66/52
Record high .................. 86 in 1951
Record low .................... 40 in 1985
Precipitation
Tuesday ................................... 0.16”
Month to date ........................ 3.81”
Normal month to date ......... 2.21”
Year to date .......................... 42.55”
Normal year to date ........... 37.08”
Forecasts and graphics provided by
AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022
Time
High (ft.) Time Low (ft.)
1:59 a.m.
3:53 p.m.
8.0 9:24 a.m. -0.7
6.6 9:09 p.m. 3.3
Cape Disappointment
1:41 a.m.
3:32 p.m.
Source: Jim Todd, OMSI
Hammond
SUN AND MOON
Sunrise today .................. 5:27 a.m.
Sunset tonight ............... 9:11 p.m.
Moonrise today .............. 6:31 a.m.
Moonset today ............ 10:54 p.m.
First
Full
Last
New
1:51 a.m.
3:43 p.m.
Warrenton
1:54 a.m.
3:48 p.m.
Knappa
2:36 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Depoe Bay
July 6 July 13 July 20 July 28
8.1 8:30 a.m. -0.8
6.4 8:15 p.m. 3.6
8.3 8:49 a.m. -1.1
6.7 8:39 p.m. 3.4
8.4 9:08 a.m. -0.6
7.0 8:53 p.m. 3.4
8.3 10:25 a.m. -0.6
6.9 10:10 p.m. 2.8
12:52 a.m. 8.1 8:01 a.m. -1.1
2:49 p.m. 6.5 7:44 p.m. 3.6
City
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Denver
Honolulu
Houston
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
Phoenix
San Francisco
Wash., DC
Fri.
Hi/Lo/W
85/71/t
81/67/pc
92/72/s
98/77/pc
84/58/t
87/76/pc
87/75/t
80/61/s
88/80/t
88/72/s
103/85/t
67/55/pc
91/74/s
82/72/t
91/72/pc
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94/75/t
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88/79/t
92/75/s
104/85/pc
67/55/pc
93/76/s
Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy,
c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms,
r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice.
86/60
Hermiston
The Dalles 89/58
Enterprise
Pendleton 78/49
86/59
90/61
La Grande
82/53
81/55
NATIONAL CITIES
Today
Hi/Lo/W
78/54
Kennewick Walla Walla
84/59 Lewiston
90/59
75/52
Salem
Pullman
87/56
Longview
66/54 Portland
81/58
81/57
Yakima 87/57
76/51
Astoria
Spokane
84/60
Corvallis
79/51
Albany
79/52
John Day
Eugene
Bend
80/52
84/51
85/53
Ontario
93/59
Caldwell
Burns
86/50
91/58
Medford
89/56
Klamath Falls
85/47
City
Baker City
Brookings
Ilwaco
Newberg
Newport
Today
Hi/Lo/W
82/49/s
66/51/s
64/55/pc
80/54/pc
60/51/pc
Fri.
Hi/Lo/W
85/51/s
66/53/pc
64/56/c
78/54/pc
61/53/c
City
North Bend
Roseburg
Seaside
Springfi eld
Vancouver
Today
Hi/Lo/W
63/53/s
82/54/s
65/54/pc
80/51/s
80/56/pc
Fri.
Hi/Lo/W
62/52/c
80/55/pc
65/55/c
80/51/pc
79/56/pc