Is it possible to constrain a tracer to the top 2m of water?

Question

I'm releasing 1000 tracers in the middle of a lake to simulate planktonic fish larvae that have the ability to suspend themselves in the water column, but little ability for horizonal movement. They prefer to suspend themselves in the top 2m of water. Is there a way to constrain my tracers to the top 2m of water?

Zach

Answer 1

Hi Zach, that's not possible.  You may want to look at using drifters for your application.

Chris