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The present composition of the atmosphere-ocean system is the result of the extremely complex interaction of crustal and biological evolution. Oceanic chemistry and its evolution reflect the contribution of: a) mantle-derived material where new oceanic crust is formed, b) the input of continentally-derived material, c) the impact of biological systems, and d) the interactions with the atmosphere.
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Awramik, S.M. et al. (1982). Biogeochemical Evolution of the Ocean-Atmosphere System State of the Art Report. In: Holland, H.D., Schidlowski, M. (eds) Mineral Deposits and the Evolution of the Biosphere. Dahlem Workshop Report, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68463-0_21
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