Answer:
We'll use a sin graph since at x=0 the buoy is at the y midline....
the period is 8 seconds  (highest point to lowest point and back to highest point)
Frequency is  1/period   1/8
Starts at 20 Â (sine wave shifted up 20 m)
Amplitude  2  (up 2 meters then down 2 meters below norma ocean depth)   .....( I think this is what you meant in your question.....if it bobs UP 2m then back to normal depth then down 2m)
2sin((2pi x)/8) Â + 20
Step-by-step explanation: