Drew Grav-Graham
Achiever Captain and Marine Operations Manager

Drew is the Marine Operations Manager at Raincoast. He captains Raincoast’s research vessel, Achiever, as well as meticulously plans all the trips the boat makes. Coming from a variety of work backgrounds, from tourism, advertising photography, large ship construction/repair, and remote field work, Drew brings his passion for adventure and environmental conservation together in his role overseeing crew and operations as our research vessel Achiever travels around the coast, engaging with first nations communities, researchers, and mariners. 

drew [at] raincoast [dot] org

Achiever

Recent articles

Western Sandpiper walks along the shore, with a fact sheet looming in the foreground.

The Fraser River Estuary: A global biodiversity hotspot

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Two people wearing hard hats and life jackets face away from the camera and look out over the water.

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A bear and her cub stand on a mossy rock along the water.

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A wolf standing on rocks looking at the camera.

Through the lens: Celebrating the coastal grey wolf and Canada Post’s wolf stamp

Photographer Michelle Valberg shares the story behind the image.

4 people stand outside around a drone near a riverbed.

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