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A dolphin uses echolocation which is an advanced form of SONAR to "see" things under water. They can see quite well with their eyes above water. It's not really a substitution per se, but an enhancement of the hearing faculty to adapt to underwater conditions.

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Q: Do dolphins substitute hearing for another sense?
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