Mert River
The River Mert (); anciently, the Lycastus () is a river in Turkey which flows into the Black Sea at Samsun. History. The ancient town of Lycastus in Pontus was located on the river; the site has not been located. Pollution. A local politician claims the river suffers from domestic and industrial pollution, and fish die off in 2014 is being investigated by local officials. Flooding. In 2012 flooding killed 5 people.