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

Southern Resident killer whales swim in formation as seen from the air.

Southern Resident killer whales are more than just iconic creatures

Southern Residents are vital to the health of entire ecosystems.

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A crew stands in the Fraser River Estuary planning their next move.

Small-scale marsh creation

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Multiple humpback whales with only their mouths above water while bubble-net feeding.

Join us at The Polygon Gallery for the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards

An evening to celebrate marine conservation and excellence in science.

A well muscled cougar marks the trail, as seen from a camera trap.

The life of cougars: Territory tactics

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A map centered on Vancouver Island with green lines in the water showing the movement of Achiever in September 2024.

Where is our research vessel, Achiever?

Our new map shows the live location of Achiever as…

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