Dolphin

The Dolphin is found in Atlantica in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. Flounder calls them "giant fish." It gives Sora and his party a ride past the currents that block the passage to the Shipwreck. The Dolphin in the Undersea Valley will be available even if there are Heartless but the player will be unable to ride the Dolphin until the Heartless are defeated.

Kingdom Hearts
In Kingdom Hearts, the Dolphin leads Sora, Donald, and Goofy to the Shipwreck. It also leads Sora to other places in Atlantica if he lets go of the Dolphin before reaching Shipwreck. The Dolphin's help is not needed after Sora and company get the Mermaid Kick ability, but it remains swimming around Atlantica.

Kingdom Hearts II
In Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, several Dolphins are present as minor characters, notably during the singing mission- "Under the Sea."