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
Episode 11: Communicating the “why care?”, the importance of listening and community empowerment with Tom Rutherford
“My theory is there’s not enough of us who are…
A legacy of respect: Jane Goodall and my work with whales
The importance of keeping empathy at the heart of science.
Mapping and restoring thermal refuges in the Nicola watershed
Thermal refuges are sites within a stream that are significantly…
Episode 10: How crises lead to connection with Murray Ned, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance
What can we learn from the perseverance of salmon?
Join us November 20th for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Four awards will be presented to honour those making waves…
In the Salish Sea, tensions surrounding killer whales and salmon are about more than just fishing
Amidst enduring perceived conflict between anglers and killer whale advocates,…