The summer fishing moratorium of some coastal areas in Haimen district in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, officially ended on Aug 1, according to local media reports.

This means swimming crabs have hit the market in Haimen district.

Swimming crabs can be seen at a market in Haimen district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: jshmrb]

The price of swimming crabs changes every day. Usually they cost about 40 to 50 yuan ($5.93-7.42) per kilogram, while larger swimming crabs cost about 60 yuan per kilogram, according to a seller at the Dongzhou market.

After a large number of swimming crabs hit the market, the price will become more affordable. The price is expected to be reduced by 5-10 yuan per kilogram.