Why is DC squeezing fisherman in Cape May for $700 dollars a day

Cape May County - Why is DC squeezing fisherman in Cape May for $700 dollars a day to pay “Observers” to watch them and make sure they don't exceed limits to protect marine life? Do we not trust them to protect their living? Ever been fishing? If it was so easy it Would be called “catching” wouldn’t it? So payment was expected whether the fisherman profit or not? Fair, No? Why protect life here, and prove whale deaths due to sonar surveys don’t matter there? Money? Fishing is not definite Cash warm on a chair. It’s Big Boy Risk. CM is not the enemy Joe