Your sea water doesn’t look bad at all. But it's best to get a proper analysis.
Yes, often a pool pump has a built in leaf-catcher, and it can handle salt water so it is a viable option.
I also have stumbled across this web page. The main reason for them do this (to my knowledge) is because...
I like the water tank Idea, but how clean is the sea water in you area (as in sewage and soluble contaminants). I would in corporate some kind of pre-filter containing carbon and something to stop debris, before the water reaches the tank.
Well firstly I think you should find out what the...