“…Seawater is vulnerable to faecal contamination as continuous population growth, climate change, and inadequate coastal management contribute to increased pollution. Moreover, the high incidence of water-related diseases [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ], such as gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ] or skin disorders [ 9 , 10 ], renders marine waters globally relevant, as waterborne diseases can spread [ 11 ]. Therefore, the protection of coastal areas and their sanitary quality is an increasingly important global concern, as reflected in the 2030 Agenda, particularly the 14th goal—Life under Water—and, more recently, the Ocean Decade 2021–2030 [ 12 , 13 ].…”