Local and Migrant Fishermen Marine Cultures in the Atapupu Coastal Area in Supporting the Blue Economy in Maritime Security

<p>Atapupu is a coastal area that has strategic location because it directly adjacent to the country of Timor Leste. This study aims analyze differences in marine culture at Atapupu Beach supporting blue economy maritime security. uses qualitative method with descriptive approach. The data source comes from primary by interviewing local and migrant fishermen secondary journals. Data analysis this used qualitative. found between could be differentiated based on their time go sea, fishing gear, type boat fishermen. fishermen, which come Buton, are Muslim, so they do not sea Fridays due Prayers. They use rods as gear bigger boats than Meanwhile, have no special days depending weather conditions. only nets smaller compared fishermen’s boats. These conditions affecting range areas, fish caught, average income per month. Cultural will certainly affect security sector. existence types catches can lead less optimal utilization fishery resources.</p>