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

A wolf stands on a beach using her mouth to pull a rope connected to a crab trap.

Wolves, tools, and intelligence

New evidence of complex problem-solving in wolves expands our understanding…

Two scientists appear on the right side of the image standing inside a small boat, placing a long wire into the ocean.

A wave of community support for hosting coastal listening stations

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Guests stand in the entrance to the Vancouver Aquarium as the evening begins, the lights are dim as guests greet one another.

The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards 2025 at the Vancouver Aquarium

The 2025 awards ceremony was an uplifting evening celebrating the…

Achiever sails under wind power into a shining bright blue sky sunny day.

Supporting youth through experiential learning in nature

Raincoast’s Salish Sea Emerging Stewards is an environmental education program…

Restored marsh on Sea Island: wetland habitat is deepened to promote growth of Lyngby's Sedge and fish utilize off-channel marsh habitats.

Salmon habitat restored on Sea Island

Marsh is vital habitat for salmon and we aim to…

Two research scientists stand atop a platform on a sail boat, one of them pointing out into the distance. Both wear blue baseball hats. A mountain range and a blue sky is seen in the background.

Warm and dry in the field! 

Our staff members have been incredibly lucky and grateful to…

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