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
Educating on land and at sea
Engaging youth through land- and sea-based exploration, learning and conservation.
Climate resilience for salmon habitat
Drones, snorkel surveys, and how the drivers of severe wildfire…
Long may they run
Fighting to rebuild the resilience of BC’s wild salmon.
What does whacking a metal pole tied to the side of our research vessel have to do with killer whale conservation
Behind-the-scenes of killer whale field research.
Habitat restoration and salmon research
Restoring vital habitat for salmon in the Fraser River estuary.
30 years of Raincoast’s reach
Our influence stretches internationally, with our researchers and scientists contributing…




