This study examines the livelihood strategies and family resilience of labor fishermen's households in Jember Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Fishing households are highly vulnerable to environmental uncertainty, seasonal fluctuations, and income instability, requiring them to adopt various adaptive strategies to sustain their livelihoods and well-being. A qualitative research approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Informants were purposively selected based on their involvement in fishing-related livelihoods. Data credibility was ensured through triangulation techniques. The findings reveal that labor fishermen's households employ several livelihood strategies to cope with economic vulnerability, including: (1) livelihood intensification and extensification through the optimization of fishing activities and the expansion of fishing areas; (2) livelihood diversification through engagement in non-fishing occupations and the active participation of family members in income-generating activities; and (3) temporary migration to access alternative employment opportunities. The study further identifies four major forms of livelihood capital that support these strategies: natural capital, financial capital, human capital, and social capital. These assets play a critical role in enhancing households' adaptive capacity and strengthening family resilience. The study concludes that the integration of multiple livelihood strategies and the effective utilization of livelihood assets enable labor fishermen's households to maintain their livelihoods, meet basic family needs, and improve their resilience in the face of socioeconomic and environmental challenges. The findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between livelihood strategies and family resilience in vulnerable coastal communities.
