Specifically, season 2, episode 8, was shot in Newfoundland and ... due to the fall of its cod fishing industry. This is much like how the ether factory ruined Salt's Neck in Severance.

First you have to rehydrate the salt cod until it’s bendy: this process is best kick-started by running it under cold water for 5 minutes, after which you can either leave it to soak in fresh ...