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.