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By: Katherine Albuquerque, Editor
March 28, 2022
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Photo Credit: Photo credit via Merriam Webster
Climate change is decimating coral reefs in the tropics. 

Definition

(verb)

To reduce drastically, especially in number, or to cause great destruction or harm to.

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Climate change is decimating coral reefs in the tropics.

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Katherine Albuquerque, Editor
Katherine Albuquerque is a senior at Colonia High School and a second-year journalism student. People know her by her nickname, Katie. She’s a member of the Black Student Union and is a part of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Rho Kappa. Moreover, she enjoys volunteering as much as possible, since she loves giving back to the community. During her free time, you can find her listening to music, reading a book, hanging out with friends, and wondering where she’s going to travel to next. She hopes to have a career that allows her to go all over the world and discover new cultures. Albuquerque is enthusiastic about being an editor for The Declaration. 

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