![]() Department of Homeland Security and has been since 2003. The lab itself is classified as a high-security federal research facility, which was opened for the first time during the 1950s. The facts: Plum Island sits roughly a mile and a half off the coast of Long Island, near Orient Point and as part of the town of Southold. This much is common sense however, that doesn't mean Plum Island doesn't have some interesting secrets. It doesn't take a scientist to determine that some of these things, should they be exposed to the outside world or an untrained person, could be incredibly risky. Therefore, it's not entirely accurate that everything is 'top secret.' Additionally, the reason why outside visitors are not permitted is likely due to the fact that it is a laboratory and a research facility. What's so interesting about Plum Island is that - in stark contrast to the actual Area 51 - those interested can read about the studies going in the facility. ![]() ![]() SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Interesting And Top-Secret History Of Plum Island ![]()
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