Til trods for Den Internationale Hvalfangstkommission IWC's bestræbelser og initiativer er situationen for utallige Cetacea-arter stadig foruroligende, for mange af dem er udryddelsestruede. ###>Despite efforts made and initiatives carried out by the IWC (International Whaling Commission), the situation with regard to numerous species of cetaceans is still worrying, as a large number are threatened with extinction.