With occasional sightings of common dolphin and minke whale. The study contradicted previous JARPA studies indicating Antarctic minke whale populations were healthy. As with most Mysticetes, the auditory system for the minke whale is not well understood. The minke whale is a black/gray/purple color. Minke whale and harbour porpoise are often seen in the seas surrounding the island. Minke whale meat is sold in restaurants and markets within Iceland. Whales include the Antarctic Minke Whale, Dwarf Minke Whale, and the Killer Whale. Minke whale is one of the most common species still hunted in substantial numbers. Other whale species, however (in particular the common minke whale) have never been considered endangered. The Antarctic minke whale is currently considered Near Threatened by the IUCN red list. In Japan they are called koiwashi-kujira ("little sardine whale") or minku-kujira ("minke whale"). The minke whale , or lesser rorqual, is a species complex of baleen whale. In the mysticetes families, the northern minke whale is by far the most infected species. The common minke whale is considered "Least Concern" on the IUCN red list.