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Abstract Objective: To explain the strategy of Bajo fishing divers in tackling susceptibility cramps disease in their limbs, crippling their life, and barotrauma disease including hearing loss, nasal tract, and pulmonary disorders. Methods: The method used is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The phenomenon used in this study is a diver fishing families living in Bajo Kayuadi Village. The data analysis was analysed with qualitative descriptive-interpretative approach. Results: The disease suffered by Bajo divers fishermen is cramping limbs, barotrauma disease, and paralysis. Bajo divers strategy in preventing disease begins with a "paruru" (a ritual in the house before going to sea), "pakangbalapati" (feeding marine guard), "niba pinah" (throwing nuts to sea to ask for protection to the sea guard). Conclusion: In preventing the susceptibility of diseases potentially occurred while diving at sea, the Bajo divers perform rituals of "tula bale", "niba pinah", and "paruru" before going to the sea.