Sea Shepherd crew assemble under a Jolly Roger on the bow of their ship, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 in Brisbane, Australia before departing to sea. With growing support, the eco-pirates have vowed to return next year with a larger and faster ship to pursue whalers, who insist they will continue hunting for scientific purposes. With injuries reported on both sides this year and no international compromise in sight, annual clashes at the bottom of the world may grow increasingly violent.