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What type of ships does Earle compare to using bulldozers to kill songbirds?

  • Sailing Ships

  • Cruise Ships

  • Factory ships

  • Research Vessels

Answer

Factory ships are large vessels used for processing fish or whales at sea, often remaining at sea for weeks or months at a time. Earle compares the devastating impact of these ships on marine life, particularly whales and dolphins, to using bulldozers to kill songbirds, emphasizing the indiscriminate and excessive nature of their practices.
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