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
The spring ‘hunt’
I find myself at my desk preparing for the upcoming season aboard Achiever. With spring around the corner, the season is fast approaching. Administrative planning alternates with boat maintenance -…
“Hunt” grizzlies in the Great Bear Rainforest with Raincoast in 2017
What is it like to go on a “grizzly hunt” in the Great Bear Rainforest aboard Raincoast’s 70ft research vessel the Achiever? This year, why not join us and find…
Heading north to the Great Bear Rainforest
by Lori Waters, Science Outreach Communications Each year, Raincoast’s research vessel Achiever is brought home for winter-safekeeping near Nanaimo BC, where her annual maintenance is performed. In spring or early summer,…
High achiever works the coastline
Researcher for the Raincoast Conservation Foundation says there are hopeful signs for wildlife; danger as well Cara Mckenna, The Star, Published: Friday, November 01, 2013 “There’s humpback whale poop in the…