Gelidium spinosum is a type of red seaweed that produces agar (12-48%) so it has a high economic value. Agar can be obtained through extraction with NaOH solution. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of red seaweed Gelidium spinosum agar extracted with NaOH and the best NaOH concentration in producing agar. The research method was a direct experimental method with the extraction o…