Conservation Status
The Antarctic minke whale is considered Data Deficient by the IUCN red list. and as of January 2010, with respect to populations status the IWC states it is "unable to provide reliable estimates at the present time" and that a "major review is underway by the Scientific Committee."
The Antarctic minke whale is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). It is listed on Appendix II as it has an unfavourable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organised by tailored agreements.
In addition, the Antarctic minke whale is covered by the Memorandum of Understanding for the Conservation of Cetaceans and Their Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region.
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