The Animal Programs team at Disney has also demonstrated a long-term commitment to the rehabilitation and release of endangered sea turtles, having successfully rehabilitated more than 220 turtles. This year, a young green sea turtle rescued near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort was transported to The Seas with Nemo and Friends where veterinarians discovered that he was dangerously ill as a result of ingesting more than 70 pieces of marine debris, including plastic bags and balloons. In partnership with the University of Florida Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, “Little Crush” was successfully treated and released after being fitted with a unique satellite transmitter that allowed researchers to monitor his travels and to enhance efforts that identify and protect sea turtle habitats. Little Crush has mostly remained close to his release site, but he has traveled as far as the Bahamas in one day. To date, the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund has awarded more than $500,000 to sea turtle research efforts affecting oceans around the world. Little Crush can be followed via www.csew.com/turtletracking.