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Social security is one type of social policy to overcome poverty and inequality in society. This study aims to analyze the forms of social security that occur in the lives of Buton migrant net fishermen, both formal and informal. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to provide an overview of the various forms of social security of poor fishermen (Masnait) families on the West Coast of Seram Island. Collecting data through in-depth interviews together with informants and observations to see the fishing activities of fishermen and the realities of family life of fishermen. The results showed that the socio-economic and cultural conditions of the families of the fishermen of the community on the west coast of the island of Seram were still in poverty, where the role of his wife and children was still high in supporting the familys economy and a lifestyle that was verified by work undertaken to meet their basic needs. Forms of social security for families of fishermen, both foram and informal, are a guarantee of life for fishing families in the midst of poverty.