A5 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 SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY The Astorian SPORTS 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 INSIDER 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. We’re investing in Salem coverage when other news organizations are cutting back. Get the inside scoop on state government and politics! 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.) 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