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.

Recent articles
A year in review: What was Achiever up to in 2025?
Watch our research vessel travel around the BC coast using…
Long-term research on long-lived species takes a village
We’re listening to protect killer whales, and we need your…
What does a wolf eat in a year?
What does a wolf eat over the course of a…
Uncovering the causes of degraded fish and whale habitat
These are not just stories about chemistry, numbers, and water…
Communities for Coastal Douglas-fir habitats
Restoring and stewarding the coastal forest ecosystems we call home.
Educating on land and at sea
Engaging youth through land- and sea-based exploration, learning and conservation.



